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No, it would be a nonmetal.

Metals are usually malleable and do conduct electricity well.

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Most metal elements are not brittle and do conduct electricity. However, there are exceptions, such as bismuth and Mercury, which are brittle or poor conductors of electricity. Overall, metals are known for their malleability and good conductivity of electricity.

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no. it is the exact opposite. metal elements are very hard and conduct electricity very well. a lot of them are lustrous and magnetic as well.

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