Distinguish between a metal and a non-metal on the basision formation.

1.	Distinguish between a metal and a non-metal on the basision formation.(AprilMay. 2011 (DME, EEE
Answer» 1)Metals have one to three electrons in their outer shell, whereas non-metals have four to eight electrons. 2). Metals are malleable, which means they can be beaten to thin sheets. On the other hand, non-metals are very brittle 3)Metals have a high to moderate density, whereas non-metals have low to moderate density. 4)Metals are opaque and non-metals are transparent. 5. Metals are present in solid form at room temperature, and non-metals are present in solid and liquid forms at room temperature. 6. Unlike non-metals, metals are ductile, which means they can be stretched into wires. 7. Metals have a metallic luster, while non-metals do not. 8. Metals tend to lose their valence electrons, but non-metals share or gain valence electrons. 9. Metals are good conductors of electricity and heat, but non-metals are poor conductors.

Distinguish between a metal and a non-metal on the basision formation.(AprilMay. 2011 (DME, EEE

Answer»

1)Metals have one to three electrons in their outer shell, whereas non-metals have four to eight electrons.

2). Metals are malleable, which means they can be beaten to thin sheets. On the other hand, non-metals are very brittle

3)Metals have a high to moderate density, whereas non-metals have low to moderate density.

4)Metals are opaque and non-metals are transparent.

5. Metals are present in solid form at room temperature, and non-metals are present in solid and liquid forms at room temperature.

6. Unlike non-metals, metals are ductile, which means they can be stretched into wires.

7. Metals have a metallic luster, while non-metals do not.

8. Metals tend to lose their valence electrons, but non-metals share or gain valence electrons.

9. Metals are good conductors of electricity and heat, but non-metals are poor conductors.