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WAEC Chemistry 2011 Theory — Question 24

Question 24 of 31 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2011 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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7(d) State two (i) physical properties (ii) chemical properties of metals.

Model answer

(i) Physical properties: metals are malleable; they are ductile; they are good conductors of heat and electricity; they are lustrous (any two). (ii) Chemical properties: they ionize by losing electrons; the majority of them displace hydrogen from acids (any two).

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