METALS AND NON METALS

In class 9 you have been learnt about various elements.

You have been seen that elements can be essential as
metals or non metals on on the basis of their properties.
Physical properties
Metals
The easiest way to start grouping substances is by
comparing their physical properties. Let us study with the
help of the following activities.
Metals in their pure state, have a shining surface. This
property is called metallic luster.
NON METALS
Some of the examples of non metals are
carbon,sulphur,iodide,oxygen,hydrogen etc.