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How we can know metal and non-metal
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Yogita Ingle 6 years, 3 months ago

Physical Properties of Metals

Some of the physical properties of metals are listed below.

  • Shiny (lustrous) in nature
  • Metal is a good conductor of electricity and heat
  • Density and melting point is high
  • Mouldable (Malleable)
  • Ductile
  • At room temperature, it is in solid form except for mercury
  • Opaque

Chemical Properties of Metals

Some of the chemical properties of metals are listed below.

  • Easily corrodible
  • Can lose electrons
  • Form basic oxides
  • Have low electronegativities
  • Good reducing agents

Physical Properties of Non-metals

Some of the physical properties of non-metals are listed below.

  • Poor conductors of electricity and heat
  • Non-Ductile metals
  • Brittle solids
  • Maybe solids, liquids or gases at room temperature
  • These are not sonorous
  • Transparent

Chemical Properties of Non-metals

Some of the chemical properties of non-metals are listed below.

  • The number of electrons in the outer shell is generally 4-8
  • Easily gain or lose valence electrons
  • Form acidic oxides whenever they come in contact with oxygen
  • High electronegative elements
  • Great oxidizing agents

Riya Rathore 6 years, 3 months ago

Metal release electron while non metal gain elactron
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