Question

Which one of the following is a characteristic of a metal?

A. Changes the color of litmus paper to red
B. Conducts heat readily
C. Reacts with bases to produce salts
D. Becomes negative when combined with other elements

Answer 1

the answer is B conducts heat rapidly

Answer 2

B) Most metals conduct heat readily. In pure elemental forms, they neither have basic or acidic properties. Other properties include malleability, high melting points, high densities, and electric conduction.