A substance is highly malleable and has a shiny luster. Which of the following best explains the probable position of the substance in the periodic table?

A. Right or middle of the table because it is a non-metal.

B. Left or middle of the table because it is a non-metal.

C. Left or middle of the table because it is a metal.

D. Right or middle of the table because it is a metal.

Answer: Option (D) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Metals are the substances which donate electrons to complete their octet. They are malleable and ductile in nature. They are able to conduct heat and electricity. Metals have shiny surface and sonorous in nature.

Metals are placed at the left and middle of periodic table.

Whereas non-metals are the substances which accept electrons to complete their octet. They are poor conductors of heat and electricity. They are brittle and non-sonorous in nature.

Non-metals are placed at the right of periodic table.

Hence, we can conclude that right or middle of the table because it is a metal best explains the probable position of the substance in the periodic table.

The answer is D only metals are shiny and highly malleable