Question

chracterstics of metal

Answer 1

character of metals are:
1)they are mostly solid in state except mercury
2)they have high melting and boiling point.
3) Metals are shiny when cut, scratched, or polished.
4) Metals are strong but malleable, which means that they can be easily bent or shaped. For centuries, smiths have been able to shape metal objects by heating metal and pounding it with a hammer. If they tried this with nonmetals, the material would shatter! Most metals are also ductile, which means they can be drawn out to make wire.
5) Metals are excellent conductors of electricity and heat. Because they are also ductile, they are ideal for electrical wiring.