ICSE Class 7 Chemistry
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Elements, Compounds and Mixtures — Question 3
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Elements are mainly classified into metals & non-metals. State six properties of metals which differ from non-metals.
Six properties of metals which differ from non-metals are as below:
| S. No. | Properties | Metals | Non-metals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | State of matter | Metals are generally solids at room temperature. | Non-metals are gases, liquids, and soft solids at room temperature. |
| 2. | Lustrous | Metals have lustre i.e., shine | Non-metals do not have lustre i.e., do not shine. |
| 3. | Malleability | Metals are malleable i.e., can be beaten into sheets. | Non-metals are non-malleable i.e., cannot be beaten into sheets. |
| 4. | Ductility | Metals are ductile i.e., can be drawn into wires. | Non-metals are non-ductile i.e., cannot be drawn into wires. |
| 5. | Conductivity | Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. | Non-metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity. |
| 6. | Melting and boiling points | Metals have high melting and boiling points. | Non-metals have low melting and boiling points. |