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what is a metal and a non metal​

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I assume you mean as in elements

A metal "A metal is a material that, when freshly prepared, polished, or fractured, shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electricity and heat relatively well. Metals are typically malleable or ductile." (wiki)

a non-metal "In chemistry, a nonmetal is a chemical element that mostly lacks the characteristics of a metal. Physically, a nonmetal tends to have a relatively low melting point, boiling point, and density. A nonmetal is typically brittle when solid and usually has poor thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity." (wiki)

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On the periodic table, the metals are usually on the left and middle side and nonmetals on the right side. nonmetals tend to be either a liquid or gas at room temperature and metals are usually solids at room temperature.

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