Which of the following is a characteristic physical property of metals?
Answer
Shiny (lustrous) surface
The correct answer is Shiny (lustrous) surface — Hence the correct choice is the shiny (lustrous) surface.
Step-by-step solution
- Read each option and recall the typical physical traits of metals.
- Metals are generally shiny (lustrous), good conductors of heat and electricity, and have high melting points.
- Option C states that the metal has a shiny surface, which matches the description.
- Hence the correct choice is the shiny (lustrous) surface.
Common mistake: Choosing "brittle when hammered" which is typical of non‑metals.
Concept tested: Physical properties of metals
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