The statement that supports the answer to Part A is:
B. The excellent conductivity indicates that the substance is a metal.
This statement directly correlates conductivity with metallic properties, helping to identify the substance as a metal.
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Part B
Which statement supports your answer to Part A?
A.
The substance is a gas because it is malleable.
B.
The excellent conductivity indicates that the substance is a metal.
C.
The melting point indicates that the substance is a nonmetal.
D.
The shiny appearance indicates that the substance is a metalloid.
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