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Question
State two physical properties on the basis of which metals can be distinguished from non-metals.
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Solution
| Properties | Metals | Non-metals |
| Lustre | Lustrous | Non-lustrous |
| Heat and electrical conductivity | Good conductor | Poor conductor |
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