Question

a scientist picks up a sample of an element. she thinks it might be a metal. Which of the following properties would support her conclusion? Select all correct answers

a.The element is shiny
b.the element is dull
c.the element is a good conductor of electricity
e.the element is very brittle

Answer 1

Answer:

a.The element is shiny

c.The element is a good conductor of electricity

Explanation:

Given:

The element is said to be metal:

Properties of metal are listed are below.

1. Metals are lustrous (shiny).  

2. Metals are malleable and ductile.

3. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

4. All metals are hard except sodium and potassium, which are soft and can be cut with a knife.

5. Metals are sonorous.

Properties of Non metals are:

1. Non Metals are non lustrous (dull).  

2.Non Metals are neither malleable and nor ductile.

3.Non Metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity.