An element is highly conductive, highly reactive, soft, and lustrous. The element most likely belongs to which group?(1 point)
Responses
alkali metals
alkali metals
transition metals
transition metals
noble gases
noble gases
metalloids
alkali metals
explain
Alkali metals are highly conductive, highly reactive, soft, and lustrous. These elements typically have one valence electron, making them very reactive and easily able to form positive ions. They are also very good conductors of heat and electricity. Their softness and lustrous appearance are due to their low melting points and ability to form a thin layer of oxide on their surface, which gives them a shiny appearance. Therefore, an element that exhibits these characteristics is most likely to belong to the alkali metals group.
ow does mercury differ from other metals?(1 point)
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It does not chemically react with other elements.
It does not chemically react with other elements.
It does not conduct electricity.
It does not conduct electricity.
It is not lustrous.
It is not lustrous.
It is not solid under normal conditions.
It is not solid under normal conditions.
Based on patterns in the periodic table, which element is the least malleable in its solid state?
(1 point)
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copper (Cu)
copper (Cu)
antimony (Sb)
antimony (Sb)
strontium (Sr)
strontium (Sr)
phosphorus (P)
Phosphorus (P) is the element that is least malleable in its solid state.
In which group of elements does tellurium (Te) belong?
(1 point)
Responses
lanthanides
lanthanides
alkali metals
alkali metals
transition metals
transition metals
metalloids