An element that is malleable, ductile, and a good conductor of heat and electricity would be classified as a
A) metalloid.
B) semimetal.
C) metal.
D) nonmetal.

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Metals are known for their malleability (ability to be hammered into thin sheets), ductility (ability to be drawn into wires), and excellent conductivity of heat and electricity. These properties distinguish metals from metalloids, semimetals, and nonmetals, which do not possess all these characteristics to the same extent.

An Element That Is Malleable, Ductile, and a Good Conductor