Question

how do the metals appear generally?

Answer 1

metals generally are lustrus, ductile, malleablle, and are good conductors of heat and electricity.

Answer 2

Here is your answer-
Metals lose their shiny nature when they react with other materials in the environment. The metals form tarnish or rust, which a compound of the metal and other elements such as oxygen or sulphur. This is the reason why, with time, metals lose their shiny nature.