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Question 1

Is a giant ionic a good electrical conductor?

Answer 1

When molten

Question 2

Is a simple molecular a good electrical conductor?

Answer 2

No - because it’s simple it’s the odd one out - always -•c

Question 3

Is a giant covalent a good electrical conductor?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Is a giant metallic a good electrical conductor?

Answer 4

Of course!

Question 5

Alloys are harder/not harder Than pure metals

Answer 5

Harder

Question 6

Why are alloys harder than pure metals

Answer 6

Because the different sized atoms distort the layer of metal atoms, making it difficult for them to slide over each other.