Question

Question
Which physical properties can be used to differentiate between metals and non-metals?(1 point)
Responses

Malleability
Malleability

Conductivity
Conductivity

Transparency
Transparency

Solubility

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GPT-4o mini
The physical properties that can be used to differentiate between metals and non-metals include:

1. **Malleability**: Metals are generally malleable, meaning they can be hammered or rolled into sheets, while non-metals are usually brittle and break rather than deform.

2. **Conductivity**: Metals are good conductors of electricity and heat, whereas non-metals are typically poor conductors or insulators.

3. **Transparency**: Non-metals can be transparent (like certain gases and some non-metallic solids), while metals are generally opaque.

4. **Solubility**: This property can vary widely and is not as definitive for differentiating metals from non-metals.

Overall, malleability and conductivity are the most reliable properties for distinguishing between metals and non-metals.