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Which of the following is not a general physical property of metals? (Excludes mercury.)

Multiple choice question.
A. Low melting point
B. High thermal conductivity
C. Ductility
D. Malleability
E. High electrical conductivity

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Final answer:

The general physical property of metals not listed is a low melting point. Most metals have high melting points, with mercury as a well-known exception.

Step-by-step explanation:

The physical property not generally associated with metals is A. Low melting point. Metals are generally known for their high thermal and electrical conductivity, ductility, malleability, and having high melting points. The majority of metals have high melting points, with exceptions like mercury which is liquid at room temperature. However, most metals, excluding some post-transition and alkali metals, do not have low melting points, which makes low melting point the correct answer to this question.

Metals like copper, gold, and aluminum are recognized for their ability to conduct heat and electricity, and they have lustrous surfaces. These properties are attributed to the unique form of bonding called metallic bonding, responsible for making these materials excellent conductors, ductile, and malleable.

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