Chapter 8, Problem 8.61P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The metals and the non metals are to be distinguished.

Concept introduction:

Metals are the solid materials that have a crystalline structure that is hard, shiny, malleable, ductile, good conductors of heat and electricity. These have the tendency to lose electrons very readily and thus characterized by the electropositive character.

Non metals are the substances that lack the properties of metals. They are bad conductors of heat and electricity. They are mostly gases but sometimes can be liquids also.