In the table, the properties of some specimens are given.
Specimen Melting Point Shining Malleability Electric conductivity
$P$ High more No insulator
$Q$ High less No conductor
$R$ High more Yes conductor
$S$ Low less Yes low conductor

Which of the specimen is a metal?

R

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Q

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Solution

The correct option is B $R$
$R$ is precisely a metal because it has a high melting point. It is lustrous, highly malleable and a good conductor of electricity.

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