Question

what is metal and characteristics of metal

Answer 1

elements is the basic form of matter that can be broken into simple substances

elements are classified as
metals
non metals
metalloids

those elements which are hard lustrous malleable ductile and sonorous and are the good conductor of heat and electricity are called as metals
for example copper iron aluminium

Answer 2

metal is a type of solid substance which is hard and shiny and in which heat and electricity can be easily passed.
characteristics of metal are-
1.metals are malleable
2.metals are ductile in nature
3.they are good conductor of heat and electricity
4.they have high melting and boiling point.
5.they are lustrous and hard in nature.