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JAMB Chemistry 2008 Question 36

Question 36

Metals and their Compounds

Lead is used for making bullets and lead shots because of its

  1. A.resistance to corrosion
  2. B.low melting point
  3. C.high density
  4. D.flexibility.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (high density)

Explanation

Lead is very dense, so a small bullet or shot is heavy and carries a lot of momentum.