Which physical properties can be used to differentiate between metals and non-metals?
Malleability
Conductivity
Transparency
Solubility
Malleability and conductivity are physical properties that can be used to differentiate between metals and non-metals. Metals are generally malleable, meaning they can be bent or hammered into different shapes without breaking. Non-metals, on the other hand, are usually brittle and not malleable.
Conductivity is another property that can distinguish between metals and non-metals. Metals are typically good conductors of heat and electricity, while non-metals are generally poor conductors or insulators.
Transparency and solubility are not reliable indicators for differentiating between metals and non-metals. Transparency refers to the ability of a material to allow light to pass through it, and while some metals can be transparent in thin layers, transparency is not a characteristic shared by all metals or non-metals. Solubility refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid, and both metals and non-metals can vary in their solubility depending on the specific substance and conditions.