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JAMB Chemistry 1994 Question 39

Question 39

Metals and their Compounds

Which of the following is NOT true of metals?

  1. A.They are good conductors of electricity
  2. B.They ionize by electron loss
  3. C.Their oxides are acidic
  4. D.They have high melting points
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Answer: C (Their oxides are acidic)

Explanation

Metal oxides are generally basic (some are amphoteric). Acidic oxides are typical of non-metals.