Metal is a solid material which is basically hard and non metal is which don't show properties of metals following are properties of metals and non metals Metals are shiny,melleable and good conductor of electricity Nonmetals gas at room temperature,brittle.poor conductor of electric current hope it helps
The water in the hydrate (referred to as "water of hydration") can be removed by heating the hydrate. When all hydrating water is removed, the material is said to be anhydrous and is referred to as an anhydrate.
