Question

element properties
element properties
students were provided with a sample of a pure element to examine. they made a list of its observable properties:

• solid at room temperature
• shiny
• malleable
• good conductor of heat

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based on the properties listed, which element were the students most likely observing?
a sulfur (s)
b carbon (c)
c tin (sn)
d silicon (si)

Explanation:

The properties listed (solid at room temperature, shiny, malleable, good conductor of heat) are characteristic of metals. Sulfur (S) is a non - metal, carbon (C) is a non - metal (in most forms), and silicon (Si) is a metalloid. Tin (Sn) is a metal and exhibits these metallic properties.

Answer:

c. Tin (Sn)