Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> An element can be drawn into sheets and wires. Under which category would you classify this element? What other characteristics do you expect the element to possess?

Answer 1

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> As the given element can be drawn into sheets and wires, therefore, it is categorised as a metal. [1 mark]
Some other generally expected characteristics are:
(i) It should possess metallic lustre. [0.5 mark]
(ii) It should be sonorous. [0.5 mark]
(iii) It should be a good conductor of heat and electricity. [0.5 mark]
(iv) It should have high density and melting point/boiling point. [0.5 mark]
(v) It should be hard. [0.5 mark]
(vi) It should be a solid at room temperature. [0.5 mark]