Properties of metallic elements


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List the characteristic physical properties that distinguish the metallic elements from the nonmetallic elements.

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The metals are malleable and ductile in nature, which means that they can be given any desired shape while the non metals are brittle and soft.
Metallic elements are considered as good conductors of electricity and heat while non metallic elements are poor conductors.
Metals are lustrous while non metals are non lustrous.

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