what properties unique to metals are used to determine weather an element is a metal or a nonmetal

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mayankdevnani · Answer

@dianapeng72  first of all,WELCOME TO OPEN STUDY :)

mayankdevnani · Answer

I think you need difference between METALS AND NON-METALS :- http://www.differencebetween.info/difference-between-metals-and-nonmetals

mayankdevnani · Answer

hope you understand! @dianapeng72

anonymous · Answer

It's a shame metalloids weren't included on that website.

mayankdevnani · Answer

@larryboxaplenty  metalloids are not important,important are difference between METALS AND NON-METALS..

anonymous · Answer

I understand diana wants the difference between metals and non metals, but I would think it would be good to know elements such as boron and silicon

mayankdevnani · Answer

first start with basic and then go to upper knowledge

anonymous · Answer

Since they have properties of both.  As for basic stuff, all one has to know is that they have properties of both.  One doesn't need to go more complex then that

anonymous · Answer

I'm glad you helped her, I'm not trying to start an argument.  :)  

bye

mayankdevnani · Answer

i respect your feelings...
I have an idea :-
If diana understand the difference ,then we will tell her about the metalloids.