Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

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  1. Metals have high melting points.
  2. Metals are good conductors of heat.
  3. Lead and mercury are best conductors of heat.
  4. Pure metals have a shining surface

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Option 3 : Lead and mercury are best conductors of heat.
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The correct answer is Lead and mercury are the best conductors of heat.

Key Points

  • Silver and copper is the best conductor of both electricity and heat.
  • Both are good conductors of heat because of the higher number of movable electrons.
  • Copper is less conductive than silver but it is cheaper and used as an effective conductor in household electrical purposes.

Additional Information

  • Properties of Metals:
    • Metals can be hammered into thin sheets. It means they possess the property of malleability.
    • Metals are ductile.
    • Metals are a good conductor of heat and electricity.
    • Metals are lustrous which means they have a shiny appearance.
    • Metals have high tensile strength. 
    • Metals are sonorous. 
    • Metals are hard.

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