Name a non-metal which is lustrous and a metal which is non-lustrous.
(N/A) Iodine is a non-metal that exhibits luster (lustrous).
Sodium or Potassium are examples of metals that appear dull (non-lustrous) when exposed to air due to the formation of an oxide layer,or more commonly,metals like Iron in its powdered or oxidized form are considered non-lustrous.
Sodium or Potassium are examples of metals that appear dull (non-lustrous) when exposed to air due to the formation of an oxide layer,or more commonly,metals like Iron in its powdered or oxidized form are considered non-lustrous.
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