Question

State any three physical and two chemical properties to prove that copper is a metal

Please answer properly (this is a long answer)

Answer 1

The following are the physical properties of metal :

The physical properties make them useful for many purposes. For e.g. Copper is used in making electric wires, gold is used to make jewellery, stainless steel is used to make pots, pans, etc

Metals react with nonmetals to form ionic bonds. For e.g. Sodium Chloride (NaCl)

Metals are a good conductor of electricity which means that they can conduct electricity due to the free moving electrons present in them. Copper is used as wiring as it is a good conductor of electricity.

Metals have high melting points and high boiling points as they have strong metallic bonds.


The chemical properties of Metals and Nonmetals are described below. Let us start with the chemical properties of metals.

The density of metals is usually high.

Metals are malleable and ductile.

Metals form an alloy with other metals or non – metals.

Some metals react with air and corrode. For e.g. Iron.

Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. Lead is an exception.