Compare the physical properties of metals and non-metals.
Solution:
Comparison between physical properties of metals and non-metals are as follows
1) Metals are malleable and ductile whereas non-metals are brittle, neither strong or hard (exception- diamond, graphite)
2) Metals have sharp melting and boiling points. Non-metals do not have sharp melting or boiling point.
3) Metals are good conductor of heat and electricity. Non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity ( exception- graphite and diamond)
4) Metals have shiny surface. Non-metals donot have shiny surfaces and cannot be polished (except- iodine)
5) Metals are generally solids (except: Mercury) whereas Non-metals are gases, liquids as well as solids.
Comparison between physical properties of metals and non-metals are as follows
1) Metals are malleable and ductile whereas non-metals are brittle, neither strong or hard (exception- diamond, graphite)
2) Metals have sharp melting and boiling points. Non-metals do not have sharp melting or boiling point.
3) Metals are good conductor of heat and electricity. Non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity ( exception- graphite and diamond)
4) Metals have shiny surface. Non-metals donot have shiny surfaces and cannot be polished (except- iodine)
5) Metals are generally solids (except: Mercury) whereas Non-metals are gases, liquids as well as solids.