Merrill is working in the lab, attempting to identify a mysterious element. Below are the properties she has identified:

• dull gray color

• does not react to magnets

• crumbles when pulled or flattened

• reacts slowly to other elements

Based on this list of properties, is the element likely a metal?

Yes, metals react slowly to other elements.

Yes, metals tend to have a dull color.

No, all metals are magnetic.

No, most metals are malleable and ductile.

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Ryan Ashley

Chemistry

9 May, 01:22

Merrill is working in the lab, attempting to identify a mysterious element. Below are the properties she has identified:

• dull gray color

• does not react to magnets

• crumbles when pulled or flattened

• reacts slowly to other elements

Based on this list of properties, is the element likely a metal?

Yes, metals react slowly to other elements.

Yes, metals tend to have a dull color.

No, all metals are magnetic.

No, most metals are malleable and ductile.

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Adrian · Answer 1

Yes, metals react slowly to other elements. like lead, you know not all elements are magnetic, and yes most metals are malleable and ductile. no not all metals have a dull color. yes, most metals react slowly