Metals have several distinctive properties, including:
- Conductivity : Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity
- Malleability and Ductility : They can be hammered into thin sheets (malleability) and drawn into wires (ductility)
- Luster : Most metals are shiny and have a characteristic silvery shine
- Density and Melting Point : Metals are very dense and have high melting points
- Mechanical Properties : They exhibit properties such as brittleness, elasticity, and hardness
- State at Room Temperature : Most metals are solids at room temperature, except for mercury, which is a liquid
- Other Properties : They are characterized by bright luster, hardness, and the ability to resonate sound
These properties make metals useful for a wide range of applications, including in construction, electrical wiring, and manufacturing
