Question

Which statement best explains the different properties of metals?

Behaviors of the protons help cause both the shininess and the conductivity of metals.
Behaviors of the electrons help cause both the shininess and the conductivity of metals.
Behaviors of just the electrons cause both the malleability and the ductility of metals.
Behaviors of just the protons cause both the malleability and the ductility of metals

Answer 1

Hey mate
ur ans is option 2
electrons are related to both shineness and conductivity
(by photoelectric emission and flow of electrons respectively)

hope it is not wrong and helps you frnd

Answer 2

Correct option is (b) that is electron behavior causes shining and conductivity of metals.

For conductivity as electrons are free and electrons from the outer source push into the metal wire at one end, so that electron could pass through the wire and can come out from other end. For shininess free electrons can absorb photon and surface electron can bounce back light at a same frequency at which it hits the surface so metals appear shiny.