answersLogoWhite

0

Metals usually have a characteristic lustre, so you can often tell just by looking. The metals conduct electricity when solid, and non-metals, with the exception of graphite, do not. Metals react with oxygen to give basic oxides, whereas non-metals give acidic oxides.

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

what does metallic consist of?

Metals have large number of free electrons, which are responsible for conduction of heat, electric current, etc. Hence metals are good conductors. Non-metal don't have such free electrons in them. Hence they are bad conductors. There are many such properties which differentiate metals from non-metals. for example, metals have a typical metallic luster ( except few), etc.


Is oil is a non-metal or not?

Oil is not classified as a metal or a non-metal; it is an organic compound primarily composed of hydrocarbons. Oils are typically liquids at room temperature and are derived from plants, animals, or petroleum. They possess distinct physical and chemical properties that differentiate them from metals and non-metals.


Are halogens metals or non non-metals?

Non metals


How do most periodic tables differentiate between metals and nonmetals?

Most periodic tables differentiate between metals and nonmetals by placing the metals on the left and in the middle of the table, and the nonmetals on the right. The dividing line between metals and nonmetals is often marked by a zigzag line that separates the two categories, with elements to the left being metals and elements to the right being nonmetals.


Are most of the element metals or non metals?

Non metals


Are noble gases non metals or metals?

non metals


What are the metals and non metals in your body?

all are non metals


Which are better metals or non metals?

My opinion would be metal. Since non metals are brittle and dull, I disagree with the non-metals.


Are metalloids metals non metals the same?

They are in between the metals and non metals


Where are the most reactive non metals?

The most reactive non metals are Halogens which may combine most of the metals as well as non metals.


Is Nobel gases metals or non metals or metalloids?

Non-metals, they are all gases.


Do metals or non metals have higher electronegativy?

In general, non metals are more electronegative