Which Type of Element Has the Following General Properties: Low

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which type of element has the following general properties: low melting point and density, lacks luster,poor conductor of heat and electricity,and brittle?

• A)metal
• B)nonmetal
• C)metalloid
• D)transition element

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Definitions:

Valence

The combining capacity of an atom or element, determined by the number of electrons that it can lose, add, or share when it reacts with other atoms.

Electron

A subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Lewis Structures

Illustrations depicting the connections among atoms within a molecule and the unpaired electrons that might be present.

Alkali Metals

A group of elements in group 1 of the periodic table, characterized by their highly reactive properties and a single electron in their outermost shell.