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Q · Metals and Non-MetalsMedium · 45s
Which of the following properties is generally true for metals? 1. They are malleable and ductile. 2. They are good conductors of heat and electricity. 3. They have low melting points. Select the correct answer using the code below:
TopicMetals and Non-Metals
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Metals are malleable and ductile and are good conductors of heat and electricity. They generally have high melting points (except mercury).
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only