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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The high energy needed to overcome electrostatic force of attraction is responsible for . . . in metal
Options
A High boiling and melting point
Correct Answer
B Malleability
C Energy barrier
D Ductility
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Metals have high melting and boiling points due to strong metallic bonding requiring significant energy to overcome.

Hint

Strong metallic bonds lead to high melting points.

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