Question

An element is sonorous and highly ductile. Under which category would you classify this element? What other characteristics do you expect the element to possess?

Answer 1

As the given element is sonorous and highly ductile, therefore, it is categorised as a metal. Some other generally expected characteristics are:
(i) It should possess metallic lustre.
(ii) It should be a good conductor of heat and electricity.
(iii) It should be ductile.
(iv) It should be malleable.
(vi) It should have high density and melting point/boiling point.
(vii) It should be hard.
(viii) It should be a solid at room temperature.