1. Metals are generally good conductors of heat and electricity, while nonmetals are poor conductors.
2. Metals tend to have a high melting and boiling point, while nonmetals have a lower melting and boiling point.
3. Metals are usually solid at room temperature, while nonmetals can exist in various states (solid, liquid, gas).
4. Metals tend to be malleable and ductile, while nonmetals are brittle.
5. Metals have a metallic luster and are shiny, while nonmetals are generally dull in appearance.
Which statements correctly compare metals, and nonmetals?
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