PropertiesMetalsNon-metals1. Appearance2. Hardness3. Malleability
4. Ductility5. Heat Conduction6. Conduction of Electricity"">

Some properties are listed in the following table. Distinguish between metals and non-metals on the basis of these properties.
PropertiesMetalsNon-metals
1. Appearance
2. Hardness
3. Malleability
4. Ductility
5. Heat Conduction
6. Conduction of Electricity
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Properties
Metals
Non-metals
1. Appearance
have metallic lustre
dull
2. Hardness
hard
soft
3. Malleability
malleable
non-malleable
4. Ductility
ductile
non-ductile
5. Heat Conduction
good conductors
bad conductors
6. Conduction of Electricity
good conductors
bad conductors/insulators

[Extra information:  Some properties of metals are given below:
  1. The density of metals is usually high.
  2. Metals are malleable and ductile.
  3. Metals form an alloy with other metals or non-metals.
  4. Some metals react with air and corrode. For e.g. Iron.
  5. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. Lead is an exception.
  6. Generally, metals are in a solid-state at room temperature. Except for Mercury. Mercury is in a liquid state.
  7. Many metals produce metal oxide by burning in the oxygen of the air. Highly reactive metals react violently when they’re burnt in oxygen.
  8. Metals like sodium and potassium are stored in oil as they react with air in seconds. They’re highly reactive metals.
  9. Less reactive metals like gold, silver, platinum, etc do not tarnish easily. They stay shiny and lustrous.
  10. Metals produce metal oxide and hydrogen gas while reacting with water.]

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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