Explanation:
The point of difference between metals and non metals are as follows -
Metals -
Metals are malleable in nature , so can be beaten into thin sheets .
Non - metals -
Non - metals are brittle in nature , so when beaten , it can be powdered .
Metals -
Metals have one to three electrons in the very outer most shell .
Non - metals -
Non - metals have four to eight electrons in the very outer most shell .
Metals -
Metals are lustrous in appearance .
Non - metals -
Non - metals re not lustrous in appearance .
