Which of the following is not a characteristic of a metal?
(a) Shine brightly when polished
(b) Bad conductors of electricity and heat
(c) Generally solid at room temperatures
(d) Can be drawn in to thin wires

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Solution

(b) Bad conductors of electricity and heat.
Metals are generally good conductors of heat and electricity.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a metal? (a) Shine brightly when polished (b) Bad conductors of electricity and heat (c) Generally solid at room temperatures (d) Can be drawn in to thin wires

(b) Bad conductors of electricity and heat. Metals are generally good conductors of heat and electricity.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a metal?
(a) Shine brightly when polished
(b) Bad conductors of electricity and heat
(c) Generally solid at room temperatures
(d) Can be drawn in to thin wires

(b) Bad conductors of electricity and heat.
Metals are generally good conductors of heat and electricity.