Question

the table shows the different physical properties an element can possess. which physical properties does nitrogen (n) have? physical property: bends easily, insulator options: bends easily, insulator, conducts heat, brittle, high luster (with a periodic table chart)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall nitrogen's state and type

Nitrogen ($N_2$) is a gas, non - metal. Metals have properties like bending easily, high luster, conducting heat. Non - metals (gaseous like $N_2$) are insulators (don't conduct heat/electricity well), don't bend easily (as they are gaseous or brittle solids, but $N_2$ is gas), not lustrous.

Step2: Analyze each option

• "bends easily": Metals are malleable (bend), $N_2$ is gas, so no.
• "insulator": Non - metals (gaseous $N_2$) are insulators (don't conduct heat/electricity), this fits.
• "conducts heat": Metals conduct heat, $N_2$ doesn't, so no.
• "brittle": Brittle is for solid non - metals, $N_2$ is gas, so no.
• "high luster": Metals are lustrous, $N_2$ is not, so no.

Answer:

insulator