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1. Malleability - Metals are typically malleable, meaning they can be hammered or pressed into different shapes without breaking. Nonmetals are usually brittle and cannot be easily shaped.
2. Conductivity - Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity, while nonmetals are generally poor conductors.
3. Transparency - Metals are generally opaque and do not let light pass through, while some nonmetals can be transparent or translucent.
4. Solubility - This property is not a reliable indicator for differentiating between metals and nonmetals, as both metals and nonmetals can have varying solubilities in different solvents.