12. An unknown element has the following properties: conducts heat and electricity, dull, brittle. What category does this element likely belong to? а. Metal b. Nonmetal С. Metalloid d. Compound
12. An unknown element has the following properties: conducts heat and electricity, dull, brittle. What category does this element likely belong to? а. Metal b. Nonmetal С. Metalloid d. Compound
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An unknown element has the following properties: conducts heat and electricity,
dull, brittle. What category does this element likely belong to?
Metal
а.
b.
Nonmetal
C.
Metalloid
d.
Compound](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Feb93cc7a-0732-4ade-9e63-d3baefa9423d%2F2ea8058f-db59-4ede-8b17-fb832a68469b%2Fygzhwom_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
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An unknown element has the following properties: conducts heat and electricity,
dull, brittle. What category does this element likely belong to?
Metal
а.
b.
Nonmetal
C.
Metalloid
d.
Compound
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