Here's why:
* Metals are typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity.
* Non-metals are generally brittle, dull, and poor conductors.
* Metalloids have properties of both metals and non-metals.
Benzene (C6H6) is a hydrocarbon, meaning it's composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms. It's a liquid at room temperature and has a distinct aromatic odor. These characteristics are typical of organic compounds, not elements like metals, non-metals, or metalloids.
