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5. You encounter a material that is white, powdery, with a low melting point, and no luster. Is this material likely to be made of a metal or a nonmetal? Justify your answer. (5 pts)
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5. You encounter a material that is white, powdery, with a low melting point, and no luster.

Is this material likely to be made of a metal or a nonmetal? Justify your answer. (5 pts)

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Non metal

Metals have high melting points, are not brittle or powdery, luster and are not white in colour
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