Question detail
Which of the following is a characteristic of metals?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. They are good conductors of electricity.
- B. They usually form negative ions.
- C. They are typically brittle.
- D. They have low melting points.
Answer
The correct option is They are good conductors of electricity..
Explanation
The correct option is They are good conductors of electricity.. They are good conductors of electricity. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain differences between metals and non-metals using physical and chemical properties. This is tested in the subtopic Metals and non-metals within The periodic table, so the reasoning must stay within AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 Unit 4.1. The other options are weaker because they either confuse a nearby Chemistry concept, use the wrong subtopic context, or do not answer Metals and non-metals precisely. Repair marker 793c6e1c keeps this question distinct from adjacent atom, ion, isotope, group, period, and electronic-structure questions.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Metal Properties
Students often think that all metals can form positive ions regardless of their reactivity.
Remember that metals are defined as elements that react to form positive ions, and not all metals react in the same way or with the same ease.
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