Luster, Malleable, Ductile, Conductor, Solid at room temperature: Which element could be described by the list of properties above? A) magnesium B) mercury C) neon D) phosphorus***
A) magnesium
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To determine which element could be described by the list of properties (luster, malleable, ductile, conductor, solid at room temperature), we can analyze each option:
A) Magnesium: Magnesium is a solid at room temperature, has a metallic luster, and possesses malleability. However, it is not ductile enough to be drawn into wires.
B) Mercury: Mercury is a liquid at room temperature, so it does not meet the requirement of being a solid at room temperature. Therefore, it does not fit the description.
C) Neon: Neon is a noble gas, meaning it does not have the properties of a solid at room temperature, malleability, or being a conductor. Therefore, it does not fit the description.
D) Phosphorus: Phosphorus is a solid at room temperature, does not possess luster, and is not malleable or ductile. However, it can act as a conductor in certain forms.
Based on the given properties, the correct answer would be D) phosphorus.