SCIENCE
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Question
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Which of the following is NOT a property of metals?
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conductive
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malleable
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lustrous
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brittle
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Metals have a shining surface, hence they can be said to be lustrous. As metals can be beaten into sheets, they are malleable.
Detailed explanation-2: -Position in the periodic table: Metals are mostly present at the bottom left in group 1 of the periodic table. So, option ii) Except for mercury all the other metals are in liquid state is not a property of metal.
Detailed explanation-3: -Metals are lustrous, malleable, ductile, good conductors of heat and electricity.
Detailed explanation-4: -Zinc: It is brittle and softens on heating; it is also corrosion resistant.
Detailed explanation-5: -Zinc is a non-ductile and non-malleable metal.
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