Question

State four important properties of a metal.

Answer 1

Metals are those elements that have an excess of electrons in their valence shell, which they can donate easily and Hence, conducts electricity.

Some properties of metals are as follows -

1. Metals are good conductors of electricity.
2. All the metals are in a solid-state (except Mercury).
3. Metals are Lustrous.
4. Metals are malleable and ductile.