Which of the following provides a characteristic of MgO(s) with a correct explanation?
Choose 1
А
It is hard because its ions are held together by strong
electrostatic attractions.
B
It is malleable because its atoms can easily move past
one another without disrupting the bonding.
It is a poor conductor of electricity because its
electrons are tightly held within covalent bonds and
lone pairs.
It has a high melting point because its molecules
interact through strong intermolecular forces.

А It is hard because its ions are held together by strong electrostatic attractions.

B It is malleable because its atoms can easily move past one another without disrupting the bonding.  

Explanation:

These are correct explanations of the properties of magnesium.

C is wrong. Mg is a good conductor of electricity and it has metallic bonds.

D is wrong. Mg has no molecules. It has no intermolecular forces.

metals are good conductor of electricity. it has free electrons on their surface. according to electron pool theory, each atom present in a metal crystal losses all of its valence electron and as a result a pool of free is form. these pool of electrons are free to move and   conduct electricity easily   while making metal as good conductor.

the correct answer is a. the ability of electrons to flow throughout the metal.

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i think its 5049.

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