Question

periodic table
which of the following statements about metals are true? select all that apply
a metals can be drawn into wires
b metals have low melting and boiling points
c metals can be hammered into different shapes
d metals in solid form have specific crystal structures
e metals are not able to conduct electricity due to stationary electrons
f the sea of electrons holds metal anions together throughout the entire solid

Explanation:

• A: Ductility is a property of metals, allowing them to be drawn into wires.
• B: Metals generally have high melting and boiling points due to strong metallic bonds.
• C: Malleability is a characteristic of metals, enabling them to be hammered into different shapes.
• D: Solid - state metals have well - defined crystal structures like face - centered cubic, body - centered cubic, etc.
• E: Metals conduct electricity well because of delocalized electrons, not stationary ones.
• F: The "sea of electrons" holds metal cations together in a metallic solid.

Answer:

A. Metals can be drawn into wires
C. Metals can be hammered into different shapes
D. Metals in solid form have specific crystal structures
F. The sea of electrons holds metal anions together throughout the entire solid