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(a) List four physical characteristics of a solid metal.
(b) List two chemical characteristics of a metallic element.
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Metals are the electropositive elements, donating electrons to form positive ions and becoming stable.
1: Physical characteristics of a solid metal : Physical characteristics of a solid metal
- Metals are malleable and ductile.
- Metals work well as electrical and heat conductors.
- Metals can be polished and have a glossy (shiny) appearance.
- Metals are solids at normal temperature (except mercury, which is liquid).
2Chemical characteristics of a metallic element
- Metals are ductile and malleable.
- Metals combined with nonmetals or other metals to create alloys.
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