Question

define metallic elements

Answer 1

The elements which are having metallic property are called metallic elements. They are electropositive in nature. That is they give up their electrons.
CHARACTERISTICS OF METALS:

• They are generally hard & therefore their densities are generally very high.
• They possess metallic lusture
• They are good conductors of heat and electricity.
• They can be beaten into thin sheets. This property of metals is called as malleability.
• They can be drawn into thin wires. This property of metals is known as ductility.
• They generally produce ringing sound hence they are said to be sonorous.
• All metals are found in solid state except mercury (liquid) e.g., sodium, potassium, iron, copper, silver, gold platinum etc.,