What are the five characteristics of a metal?

Answer 1

Among the physical properties of metals are: shine, hardness, good electricity and heat conductivity, malleability and high boiling and melting points. Most metals are also very reactive, one notable exception is gold, which is so poorly reactive, it doesn't suffer corrosion when exposed to air.

Answer 2

Metals are typically lustrous, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

Answer 3

1. High electrical conductivity
2. Shiny appearance
3. Malleability (ability to be hammered into thin sheets)
4. Ductility (ability to be drawn into thin wires)
5. High melting and boiling points