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Metals are used in many products because of the characteristic properties that most metals share. Which properties of the metal tungsten make it useful in the thin, glowing filaments of light bulbs?

A
Tungsten has a high luster, has a high melting point, and is silver in color.
B
Tungsten is electrically conductive, ductile, and opaque.
C
Tungsten is ductile, is malleable, and has a high luster.
D
Tungsten is ductile, has a high melting point, and is electrically conductive.
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Which statement correctly compares an atom of an alkali metal with an atom of the alkaline earth metal next to it on the periodic table?

A
The alkali metal atom has one more shell of electrons than the atom of the alkaline earth metal.
B
The alkali metal atom forms A plus 1 ion, while the alkaline earth metal atom forms A plus 2 ion.
C
The alkali metal atom forms A plus 2 ion, while the alkaline earth metal atom forms A plus 1 ion.
D
The alkali metal atom has one less shell of electrons than the atom of the alkaline earth metal.
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Which element is most likely to bend without breaking?

A
iodine cap i
B
carbon cap c
C
cobalt Co
D
silicon Si

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