Major Metals (Chemistry) (Part-2)

Beryllium can form covalent compounds. Beryllium has a small atomic radius and a high electronegativity, which means that it tends to form covalent bonds with other elements.

Some examples of covalent compounds that contain beryllium include beryllium oxide (BeO), beryllium chloride (BeCl₂), and beryllium fluoride (BeF₂).

These compounds are formed when beryllium shares electrons with other elements in order to form a stable, electrically neutral molecule.

Zinc is a metal that can be beaten and converted into thin sheets, a property known as malleability. Metals generally possess the property of malleability. Phosphorus and sulfur are non-metals and are brittle; they would shatter if hammered. Oxygen is a gas.

Because of free electrons is the reason why metals conduct electricity. Metals have a sea of delocalized or free electrons that are not bound to a specific atom and can move freely throughout the metallic lattice.

When a voltage is applied across a metal, these free electrons can carry the electrical charge, resulting in electrical conductivity.

The other options are incorrect: low melting point, high tensile strength, and high atomic density are not the primary reasons for electrical conductivity in metals.