What are Non-Metals?
On the other hand, Non-Metals lie on the left side of the periodic table. Non-Metals do not show any metallic properties like it does not conduct heat and electricity, neither malleable nor ductile in nature.
Oxygen, Carbon are some examples of Non-Metals. Also, non-metals majorly exist in the gaseous state while metals are present in the solid state.
Properties of Metals and Non-Metals
Metals and Non-metals have different properties and reactivity with other elements. This difference between the physical and chemical properties of elements depends on their position in the periodic table. The physical properties of substances (or elements) include tendencies like conductivity, density, malleability, ductility, lustrousness, physical state, etc. Moreover, the chemical properties of elements can include reactions with other elements and compounds, in order to check their reactivity, also include electronegativity, etc. Here is the periodic table showing metals, non-metals, and metalloids at different position and are highlighted with different colors, as shown below: