Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes synthetic elements?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Periodic Table: Elemental Forms
Multiple Choice
Which of the following elements is most likely to appear shiny in its elemental form?
A
Sulfur (S)
B
Boron (B)
C
Calcium (Ca)
D
Fluorine (F)
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Understand that the shininess or metallic luster of an element in its elemental form is a characteristic property of metals, which have free electrons that reflect light.
Identify the type of each element given: Sulfur (S) is a nonmetal, Boron (B) is a metalloid, Calcium (Ca) is an alkaline earth metal, and Fluorine (F) is a halogen nonmetal.
Recall that metals, especially alkaline earth metals like Calcium, typically have a shiny, metallic appearance due to their electron structure and bonding.
Recognize that nonmetals and metalloids generally do not exhibit a shiny metallic luster; instead, they tend to be dull or have other appearances.
Conclude that Calcium (Ca), being a metal, is most likely to appear shiny in its elemental form compared to the other elements listed.
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