Differentiate between Metals and Non-Metals.Who will answer me I will

1.	Differentiate between Metals and Non-Metals.Who will answer me I will follow him/her.
Answer» As against non-metals are the elements which are usually soft. ... GENERALLY, the elements containing 1,2 or 3 electrons in the valence shell of their structure are KNOWN as metals. While the elements with 4, 5, 6 or 7 electrons in their OUTERMOST shell are known as non-metals.

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