Two characterstics that lead to an element being classified as a metal. Please help!

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http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/pertab/metal.html
metals are
.ductile and malleable
.shiny
.sonorous
.have high melting and boiling points
.mostly hard
.mostly dense
every metal have these qualities but there are some exceptions to
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