Chemistry
Answer
The differences between metals and non-metals are given below:
| Metals | Non-metals |
|---|---|
| Metals are usually lustrous | Non-metals are non lustrous |
| They have high melting and boiling points | They have low melting and boiling points |
| Metals are ductile | Non-metals are not ductile |
| Metals have high density | Non-metals have low density |
Related Questions
Give two examples for each of the following:
(a) Non-metals which are solids
(b) Metals which are soft
(e) Non-metals which are lustrous
(d) Elements which are liquids
(e) Inert gases
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(a) Sugar
(b) Ammonia
(c) Marble
(d) Washing soda
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