Question

Select the correct property which is not true for metals:
1. Metals are good conductors of electricity
2. Metals are malleable and ductile
3. Non-polar covalent compounds are formed from metals
4. Metals have 1, 2 or 3 valence electrons.

  • Metallurgy
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Answer

Non-polar covalent compounds are formed from metals.

Reason

A non-polar covalent compound is formed when electrons are shared equally between two atoms and metals generally donate electrons and form bonds. Hence, they do not form non-polar covalent compounds

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