Metals:- metals are the elements that conduct heat and electricity and are malleable and ductile. Sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, aluminum, zinc, iron, tin, lead, copper, silver, gold are some of the examples of metals.
On the basis of chemical reactions metals can also be defined as the elements which form positive ions by losing electrons.
Non-Metals:- non metals are the elements that do not conduct heat and electricity and are neither malleable nor ductile. They are brittle. Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, sulphur, phosphorus, chlorine, bromine are some of the examples of non metals.
On the basis of chemical reactions, non metals can also be defined as the elements which form negative ions by gaining electrons.
On the basis of chemical reactions metals can also be defined as the elements which form positive ions by losing electrons.
Non-Metals:- non metals are the elements that do not conduct heat and electricity and are neither malleable nor ductile. They are brittle. Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, sulphur, phosphorus, chlorine, bromine are some of the examples of non metals.
On the basis of chemical reactions, non metals can also be defined as the elements which form negative ions by gaining electrons.

Metals and Non-metals is an important chapter in Class 10 Science that helps students understand the basic building blocks of materials used in daily life. The chapter clearly explains the physical and chemical properties of Metals and Non-metals, such as conductivity, malleability, ductility, and reactivity. It also highlights the uses of Metals and Non-metals in industries, medicine, construction, and technology.
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