No. Every element is homogeneous.
No, it can not be used. Every element has colour homogeneity.
Yes, color can be used to distinguish metals from nonmetals. Generally, metals have a characteristic metallic luster or shine, while nonmetals can appear dull or have a wide range of colors depending on the element. Conductivity and malleability are other properties that can help distinguish between metals and nonmetals.
One physical test that can be used to distinguish between a metal element and a non-metal element is the ability to conduct electricity. Metals generally conduct electricity well, whereas non-metals are poor conductors. Another test is the luster or appearance - metals are usually shiny and have a metallic luster, while non-metals are dull in appearance.
Metals are listed on the “left hand side” of the periodic table, while non-metals are on the “right hand side
When metals combine with non-metals you normally get an ionic compound. So, sodium chloride is ionic. When non-metals combine with other non-metals you get a covalent type of compound, so water is covalent. If you really want to distinguish between the two you need to become familiar with the Periodic Table of Elements.
metals are shinier than some of thenon metals. metals are excellent conducters of heat and electricity. metals can bear alot of strain without breaking. metals can be made into thin wires. metals can be mae into thin shapes.
No, some metals (Aluminum and Gold, etc.) are non-magnetic.
Non metals
Metals like Copper, Iron Steel conduct electricity. Wood, rubber mats, most plastics either conduct electricity very badly or not at all. Metals are conductors, Wood is a non - conductor
One property that can be used to distinguish metallic from nonmetallic minerals is luster. Metallic minerals have a shiny, reflective surface due to their high metal content, whereas nonmetallic minerals have a dull, earthy, or glassy appearance.
Metals have the property of producing a ringing sound when struck. Therefore, metals are sonorous and have the property of "Sonority". Non-metals however, are not sonorous and hence are not used in bells. :D
There are a number of ways in which a metal can be differientiate a metal from a non-metals, these involve contrasting the properties between metals and non-metals and testing them to distinguish them from one another. Some contrasting properties between metals and non-metals: 1.) Metals conduct electricity whereas non-metals do not. 2.) Metals are shiny whereas non-metals are not. 3.) Metals are malleable whereas non-metals are brittle. 4.) Metals often have a higher boiling/melting point than non-metals. 4.) Metals are hard whereas non metals are not.