Differences between the properties of metals and non-metals
3 marks · EasyCopper is a metal and sulfur is a non-metal. Using their physical properties, answer the following:
State the typical appearance (shiny/dull) of copper and sulfur.
Describe whether copper and sulfur are likely to be malleable or brittle.
Give one property of copper that makes it suitable for use in electrical wiring.
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(a) Copper is shiny; sulfur is dull (or slightly shiny but not metallic).
(b) Copper is malleable; sulfur is brittle.
(c) Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
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Marking points
A1 (a) · 1 mark · States copper is shiny (metallic lustre), sulfur is dull or not metallic.
A2 (b) · 1 mark · States copper is malleable, sulfur is brittle.
A3 (c) · 1 mark · States copper is a good conductor of electricity.
Worked solution
a Copper is shiny; sulfur is dull (not metallic).
b Copper is malleable; sulfur is brittle.
c Copper is a good conductor of electricity, making it suitable for electrical wiring.