What is difference between metal and non metal
Difference between metal and non metal. 1. Physical State Metals: Mostly solid at room temperature (except mercury). Non-metals: Can be solid, liquid (bromine), or gas (oxygen, nitrogen). 2. Appearance Metals: Shiny (lustrous surface). Non-metals: Dull (non-lustrous). 3. Electrical Conductivity Metals: Good conductors of electricity. Non-metals: Poor conductors (except graphite). 4. Thermal Conductivity Metals: Good conductors of heat. Non-metals: Poor conductors of heat. 5. Malleability Metals: Malleable (can be beaten into thin sheets). Non-metals: Brittle (break easily when hammered). 6. Ductility Metals: Ductile (can be drawn into wires). Non-metals: Non-ductile. 7. Density Metals: Generally high density. Non-metals: Generally low density. 8. Melting and Boiling Points Metals: High melting and boiling points. Non-metals: Low melting and boiling points (generally). 9. Chemical Behavior (Electron Transf...