Question detail
What is a common property of metals compared to non-metals?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. Metals can conduct heat and electricity.
- B. Metals are brittle.
- C. Metals have higher electronegativities.
- D. Metals are gaseous at room temperature.
Answer
The correct option is Metals can conduct heat and electricity..
Explanation
The correct option is Metals can conduct heat and electricity.. Metals can conduct heat and 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 8e47bebd 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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