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What are characteristics of metal?

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Answer:

1.They are good conductors of heat & electricity.
2.They are shiny.
3.They are solids except mercury & bromine which are liquid at room temperature.
4.They usually have high melting & boiling points.
5.They can be drawn into wires or beaten into foil & plates.

Aluminium.
silver.
Copper.
Gold.
Lead & tin are some examples of metals.

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