Merrill is working in the lab, attempting to identify a mysterious element. below are the properties she has identified:
• dull gray color
• does not react to magnets
• crumbles when pulled or flattened
• reacts slowly to other elements

based on this list of properties, is the element likely a metal?

yes, metals react slowly to other elements.

yes, metals tend to have a dull color.

no, all metals are magnetic.

no, most metals are malleable and ductile.