Important physical properties of metal.

(i) Conduction of heat and electricity: Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

(ii) Metallic lustre: Metals have shining surface.

(iii) Strength: Metals have high tensile strength.

(iv) Melting points and boiling points: Except sodium and potassium, metals have very high melting points and boiling points. Iron melts at 1539°C.

(v) Malleability and ductility: Metals can be drawn into thin wires (ductile) and can also be beaten into thin sheets with a hammer (malleable).

(vi) Densities: Except sodium and potassium, metals are quite hard and have high densities.