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.
1 answer
The statement that supports the conclusion that the substance is a metal is:
B. The excellent conductivity indicates that the substance is a metal.
This is because metals are typically good conductors of electricity and heat, which supports the classification of the substance as a metal.
