Question

Which response includes all the following that are properties of most metals, and no other properties?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct options are: Z1) They tend to form cations, and Z4) They tend to form ionic compounds when they combine with the elements of Group VIIA.

Explanation:

The chemical elements that have a tendency of losing their valence electrons and are generally present on the left-side of the periodic table are known as metals.

The general characteristics of metals are malleability, ductility, lustre, high thermal and electrical conductivity.

The metals readily lose their valence electrons present in their valence electron shell to form positively charged ions called cations and thus have low ionization energy.

They also tend to form ionic compounds or salts with the reactive non-metals belonging to the Group VIIA of the periodic table.

Therefore, Z1 and Z4 are the properties of most metals.