Ma'am can we make a non-metal a metal by putting pressure on it and not leaving any gapes between it's molecules?
Dear Student,
A non metal can not be converted into metal by putting on pressure it only change its composition and shape. Non metals exists in three forms solid, liquid and gaseous. Properties of metals and non metals are so much different from each both chemically and physically. So metals and non metals are different from each other in many ways some properties are given below:
Metals:
• Usually have 1-3 electrons in their outer shell.
• Form oxides that are basic.
• Are good reducing agent.
• Good conductor of heat and electricity.
• Malleable and ductile.
Non- Metals:
• Usually have 4-8 electrons in their outer shell.
• Form oxides that are acidic.
• Are good oxidizing agent.
• Poor conductor of heat and electricity.
• Brittle (if solid) and non ductile.
So, it is not possible to change a non metal into metal by just applying pressure until not leaving gap between the molecules.
Regards
A non metal can not be converted into metal by putting on pressure it only change its composition and shape. Non metals exists in three forms solid, liquid and gaseous. Properties of metals and non metals are so much different from each both chemically and physically. So metals and non metals are different from each other in many ways some properties are given below:
Metals:
• Usually have 1-3 electrons in their outer shell.
• Form oxides that are basic.
• Are good reducing agent.
• Good conductor of heat and electricity.
• Malleable and ductile.
Non- Metals:
• Usually have 4-8 electrons in their outer shell.
• Form oxides that are acidic.
• Are good oxidizing agent.
• Poor conductor of heat and electricity.
• Brittle (if solid) and non ductile.
So, it is not possible to change a non metal into metal by just applying pressure until not leaving gap between the molecules.
Regards