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You are given a dark shiny solid and asked to determine whether it is iodine or a metallic element. Suggest a nondestructive test that would enable you to arrive at the correct answer.

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QUESTION:

You are given a dark shiny solid and asked to determine whether it is iodine or a metallic element. Suggest a nondestructive test that would enable you to arrive at the correct answer.

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Metals:

Substances characterized by high electrical and thermal conductivity as well as by malleability, ductility, and high reflectivity of light.

Non metals:

The substance which lacks metal properties and is capable of forming anions, acid oxides, acids, and stable hydrogen compounds.

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