Q.

Which of the following is not a property of aluminum? 

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a

It is heavy.

b

It is malleable.

c

It is ductile.

d

Good conductor of heat and electricity.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Since aluminium has an atomic number of 13 and is a soft metal, it will exhibit all the characteristics of metal that are inherent to metal. The solution might be quickly found by matching the properties of metal.

Properties of aluminium: 

  • It conducts heat as well as electricity. 
  • Shapes can be moulded (Malleable property). 
  • Ductile at its low temperature. 
  • At room temperature metals,  behave as solid and they are lustrous in nature. 
  • Aluminium is not heavy, since it's not the property of a metal. 

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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Which of the following is not a property of aluminum?