Properties of Metals and Non-Metals

Physical Property State at room temperature Lustre Malleability Ductility Conductivity - heat & electricity Strength Density Melting and boiling points Metals Solid except for Hg Shiny able to bend Able to draw into wire Good High High High

Physical Property State at room temperature Malleability Lustre Ductility Conductivity - heat & electricity Strength Density Melting and boiling points

Non Metals Solid, liquid or gas Brittle Dull Unable to draw Poor Low Low Low