Question

State two differences between metals and non metals with respect to their

1 physical properties
2 chemical properties
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Answer 1

Physical Properties

1. Metals are shiny but most non - metals lack this property.

2. Metals are able to deform under compression (malleable) but most non - metals lack this property.

Chemical Properties

1. Metals are good conductorsof heat and electricity but most non - metals are insulators.

2. Metals, when exposed to water atmospheric oxygen tend to rust but non - metals lack this chemical property