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Metals: Most elements on the periodic table are metals.They are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, and malleable (can be hammered into thin sheets) and ductile (can be drawn ...

Calcium is found on the left of the periodic table, surrounded by other metals. Calcium has the usual properties of a metal. For example it is a good conductor of heat and electricity.