12. An unknown element has the following properties: conducts heat and electricity, dull, brittle. What category does this element likely belong to? а. Metal b. Nonmetal С. Metalloid d. Compound

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An unknown element has the following properties: conducts heat and electricity,
dull, brittle. What category does this element likely belong to?
Metal
а.
b.
Nonmetal
C.
Metalloid
d.
Compound
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