Question

Which of the following contains properties of magnesium, Mg?

A. Conductor, Brittle, Low melting point, lustrous
B. Malleable, Conductor, Hugh melting point, Lustrous
C. Nonconductor, Brittle, Low melting point, Lustrous
D. Nonconductor, Brittle, Hugh melting point, Lustrous

Answer 1

Option B. Malleable, Conductor, High melting point, Lustrous

Step-by-step explanation:

Mg has a higher melting point because of the strong electrostatic force of attraction between the magnesium ions (Mg^2+). The rest properties listed are all general properties of metals