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Nonmetals — Unit test

Question 11 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

Which element is most likely to be shiny?

Answer
A
sulfur (S)
B
boron (B)
C
calcium (Ca)
D
fluorine (F)

Explanation

Metals are generally shiny because they reflect light from their surfaces. Calcium (Ca) is a metal, while sulfur and fluorine are nonmetals and boron is a metalloid, so calcium is the most likely to be shiny.

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