Melindas science teacher gave her an unknown substance to identify based on its properties. After a few tests, melinda listed her observations in a chart

chart:
- reflects light very well
- warms up in my hand
- flattens out when hit with a hammer
- conducts electricity

which kind of substance does melinda have?
1) nonmetal
2) metal
3) metalloid

2 answers

I would go with metal. Google each of the three choices and compare the properties of each.
Im with Bob