Question

3 multiple answer 3 points which of the following statements about metals are true? select all that apply. metals can be drawn into wires. the sea of electrons holds metal anions together throughout the entire solid. metals have low melting and boiling points. metals in solid form have specific crystal structures. metals can be hammered into different shapes. metals are not able to conduct electricity due to stationary electrons.

Explanation:

• Metals can be drawn into wires: This is due to the property of ductility which is a characteristic of metals.
• Metals in solid form have specific crystal structures: Metals have well - defined arrangements of atoms in their solid state like face - centered cubic, body - centered cubic etc.
• Metals can be hammered into different shapes: This is because of the property of malleability.

• The sea of electrons holds metal anions together throughout the entire solid: Incorrect. Metals consist of metal cations (not anions) surrounded by a sea of electrons.
• Metals have low melting and boiling points: Incorrect. Most metals have high melting and boiling points due to the strong metallic bonds.
• Metals are not able to conduct electricity due to stationary electrons: Incorrect. Metals conduct electricity because the electrons in the sea of electrons are mobile.

Answer:

• Metals can be drawn into wires.
• Metals in solid form have specific crystal structures.
• Metals can be hammered into different shapes.