Compare the properties of metals and nonmetals with respect to: (i) malleability (ii) ductility and (iii) conduction of heat and electricity

Answer

• The property of metals that allows metals to be hammered into thin sheets is called Non- metals do not possess this property.
• The property of metals which enables them to be drawn into wires is called Non-metals do not possess this property.

• Metals have free electrons which makes them good conductors of heat and Non- metals do not have free electrons, hence, they are nonconductors of heat and electricity.