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(b) State any five physical properties of a metal


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Five physical properties of metals are given as follows:

  • Solid -Metals are generally solid at room temperature. They change to vapor at very high temperature
  • Lustrous - Metals are lustrous as when they are cut, the cut surface has a shine.
  • Density - Metals generally have high density. Except - sodium and potassium (density is less than water)
  • Malleability - The property of metals where metals can be drawn into thin sheets. Metals are highly malleable
  • Ductility - Property of metals where metals can be drawn into thin wires. Metals are highly ductile.

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