Question

State any three differences between the physical properties of metals and non-metals.

Answer 1

Physical properties	Metal	Non-metal
(i) Malleability and ductility	Metals are malleable and ductile.	Non-metals are not malleable and ductile.
(ii) Hard and tough	Metals are hard and tough.	Non-metals are soft.
(iii) Conductivity of heat and electricity	Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.	Non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity.