state two physical properties on the …

Property

Metal

Non-metal

Malleability

Metals are malleable, i.e. they can be beaten into thin sheets.

Non-metals are not malleable.

Conductivity

Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

Non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity. (exception: graphite)

Ductility

Metals are ductile, i.e. they can be drawn into thin wires.

Non-metals are not ductile.

Sonorous

Metals are sonorous, i.e. they produce a typical metallic sound when hit with something.

Non-metals are not sonorous.

Lustrous

Metals have metallic shine; called lustre.

Non-metals are usually dull. (exceptions: diamond and graphite)

Physical State

Most of the non-metals are available as solid at room temperature; except mercury. Sodium and potassium are so soft that they can be cut with knife.

Non-metals are available in all the three states of matter.