GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a property of metals?
A
Luster
B
Malleable
C
Conduct Heat/ electricity
D
Dull
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Conductors. Do not conduct electricity. Metals are lustrous and have a shiny appearance. Non-metals have a dull appearance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since metals generally have high melting points, the low melting point is not a characteristic of metals.

Detailed explanation-3: -In general, metal properties are as follows: Metals reflect light-they are shiny, not dull. Metals conduct both heat and electricity well. Metals have a high melting and boiling point and are solids at room temperature (except mercury).

Detailed explanation-4: -Properties of Nonmetals In general, non-metals are brittle, dull, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ductility describes a metal’s amenability to being drawn or stretched without breaking. It is one of the crowning mechanical properties of a metal.

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