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