Question

which of the following represents a property of metals?
a shiny
b low melting points
c low boiling point
d high ionization energy

Explanation:

Metals typically have properties like being shiny (luster), high melting and boiling points, and low ionization energy (they lose electrons easily). Option a (Shiny) is a characteristic property of metals. Option b is incorrect as metals generally have high melting points. Option c is incorrect as metals have high boiling points. Option d is incorrect as metals have low ionization energy.

Answer:

a. Shiny