Which among the following is not a metal?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Silicon.

Key Points

Silicon is a metalloid and a chemical element in the carbon family.
It is in Group 14 of the periodic table.
The chemical symbol is Si.
Silicon makes up 27.7% of Earth’s crust.
It is the second most abundant element in the crust, being surpassed only by oxygen.

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Additional Information

Physical Properties	Metals	Non - Metals
Electrical Conductivity	Metals are good conductors of electricity.	Non -Metals are poor conductors of electricity.
Sonorous	Metals are sonorous which means the ringing sound is produced when they are hit.	Non -metals are non-sonorous.
Malleability	Metals can be converted into thin sheets and hence are malleable.	Non - metals cannot be converted into thin sheets and hence are non Malleable.
Ductility	Metals can be drawn into thin wires.	Non -metals cannot be drawn into thin wires and hence are non - ductile.
High melting and Boling point	Metals have high melting and boiling point. They are usually solid at room temperature.	Non - metals are having low melting points and boiling points. They can be solid, liquid or gas at room temperature.