SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are called ____
A
metals
B
non-metals
C
metalloids
D
non-existent
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Metal: Metal is a category of electropositive elements that usually have a shiny surface, are generally good conductors of heat and electricity, and can be melted or fused, hammered into thin sheets, or drawn into wires.

Detailed explanation-2: -Metals are elements that are good conductors of electric current and heat. They also tend to be shiny and bendable – like copper wire. The majority of elements in the periodic table are metals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pure silver and copper provide the highest thermal conductivity, with aluminum less so. Stainless steels provide low thermal conductivity. Some materials, including copper, will readily conduct both heat and electricity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct option is D lustre. Metals have a unique ability to reflect light. This results in a shiny surface and this property of metals is known as metallic lustre. Suggest Corrections. 0.

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