select the correct answer.\na chemist is trying to identify a sample of metal that is listed in this table…

select the correct answer.\na chemist is trying to identify a sample of metal that is listed in this table. she passes an electrical current through the sample and finds that, of the metals listed in the table, its one of the best conductors. then she heats the metal to 1000°c, which is the highest temperature her heater allows. the metal doesnt melt. which type of metal does the chemist have?\n| material | melting point (°c) | electrical conductivity ranking |\n|--|--|--|\n| aluminum | 660 | 3 |\n| copper | 1085 | 2 |\n| zinc | 420 | 4 |\n| silver | 962 | 1 |\n| nickel | 1455 | 5 |\na. aluminum\nb. copper\nc. zinc\nd. silver\ne. nickel

select the correct answer.\na chemist is trying to identify a sample of metal that is listed in this table. she passes an electrical current through the sample and finds that, of the metals listed in the table, its one of the best conductors. then she heats the metal to 1000°c, which is the highest temperature her heater allows. the metal doesnt melt. which type of metal does the chemist have?\n| material | melting point (°c) | electrical conductivity ranking |\n|--|--|--|\n| aluminum | 660 | 3 |\n| copper | 1085 | 2 |\n| zinc | 420 | 4 |\n| silver | 962 | 1 |\n| nickel | 1455 | 5 |\na. aluminum\nb. copper\nc. zinc\nd. silver\ne. nickel

Answer

Explanation:

Step 1: Identify best conductors from conductivity ranking

Lower ranking means better conductivity. Top conductors are silver (1), copper (2).

Step 2: Check melting point above 1000°C

Silver melts at 962°C (below 1000°C), copper melts at 1085°C (above 1000°C).

Answer:

B. copper