What is there inside metals which is absent in non metals?

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anor277
May 2, 2018

Metallic bonds.....?

Explanation:

A metal consists of an infinite array of metal atoms that each contribute one or two or more electrons to the entire lattice. And thus we get the phenomenon of metallic-bonding, positive ions in an electron sea, that can rationalize typical metallic properties: malleability; ductility; conductivity towards heat and electricity. On the other hand, non-metals are either molecular or non-molecular, and are generally electron precise. The result? Non-metals are thermal and electrical insulators.

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