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The document discusses the properties of metals and nonmetals. It states that metals are malleable and ductile, have lustre, and are electropositive. Metals occur naturally in both free and combined states as minerals and ores. Physically, metals are typically solid, shiny, and good conductors of heat and electricity. Chemically, metals react with oxygen to form metal oxides and react with water, with more reactive metals like sodium and magnesium reacting explosively. Nonmetals lack these same properties.
- Author
- Technical Akshay
- Language
- EN