Question

A substance is tested and is found to have the following physical properties: high electrical conductivity malleability high luster The substance is most likely a _____.

Answer 1

Metal is most likely to be correct

Answer 2

The substance is likely to be a metal. Many metals, such as gold, are extremely malleable (meaning that they can be pounded into thin sheets), have high conductivity due to free electrons, and are very shiny (high luster).