JAMB Chemistry
Which of the following is NOT true of metals?
a.
They are good conductors of electricity
b.
They ionize by electron loss
c.
Their oxides are acidic
d.
They have high melting points
Correct answer: C
The oxides of metals are not acidic. Metallic oxides are basic oxides. The other statements about metals are all true. Metals are good conductors of electricity, they form ions by losing electrons to achieve the electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas and they have high melting points.