Question

State any five physical properties of metals.

Answer 1

1. Metals are malleable and ductile. That is, metals can be hammered into thin sheets and drawn into thin wires.
2. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.
3. Metals are lustrous (shiny) and can be polished.
4. Metals are solids at room temperature (except mercury, which is a liquid metal).
5. Metals are strong and tough.