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Some elements are metals; others are not. You are familiar with the general physical properties of common metals such as iron, copper, silver and gold. The other metallic elements are those that have similar physical or chemical properties.

There are also some other elements that are similar enough, such as antimony, that they considered to be metals by some people.

Metals are typically at least somewhat hard, shiny, able to be pressed or hammered into shape without breaking or cracking (unlike glass, for example) and good conductors of electricity and heat.

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