Question detail
Which of the following statements is true about non-metals?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. They are usually poor conductors of electricity.
- B. They typically form positive ions.
- C. They have high melting points.
- D. They are found on the left side of the periodic table.
Answer
The correct option is They are usually poor conductors of electricity..
Explanation
The correct option is They are usually poor conductors of electricity.. They are usually poor conductors of electricity. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain how atomic structure relates to whether an element is a metal or non-metal. 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 375652f6 keeps this question distinct from adjacent atom, ion, isotope, group, period, and electronic-structure questions.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Metal and Non-Metal Classification
Students often confuse metals and non-metals by stating that all elements can form positive ions.
Remember that only metals typically form positive ions, while non-metals do not usually form positive ions.
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