Question

Jake is in chemistry class. He makes a list of the chemicals his instructor described and the properties of each.

Silver: bonds with other atoms because of the weak forces of the valence electrons

Water: bonds allow for liquid state at room temperature and prevent conduction

Carbon: bonds with other atoms through strong shared electrical bonds

Niobium: bonds allow for a strong conductivity found in stainless steel

Which is most likely true about the chemicals?

Answer 1

Silver and niobium are metals.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Silver: bonds with other atoms because of the weak forces of the valence electrons
FALSE - The strong forces of the valence electrons is actually the reason why silver bonds with other atoms.

Water: bonds allow for liquid state at room temperature and prevent conduction
FALSE - Water is a good conductor.

Carbon: bonds with other atoms through strong shared electrical bonds
TRUE - Carbon shares covalent bonds with other atoms.

Niobium: bonds allow for a strong conductivity found in stainless steel
FALSE - Iron and Carbon make up steel.