Which one of the following statements is false? Most ionic compounds are solids at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. Metal alloys tend to be hard and brittle. The bond between silicon and oxygen is primarily covalent. The bonding in LiH is primarily ionic. Molten sodium chloride is an excellent conductor of electricity.
Question
Which one of the following statements is false? Most ionic compounds are solids at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. Metal alloys tend to be hard and brittle. The bond between silicon and oxygen is primarily covalent. The bonding in LiH is primarily ionic. Molten sodium chloride is an excellent conductor of electricity.
Solution
The false statement is: "Metal alloys tend to be hard and brittle." While it's true that some metal alloys can be hard, they are generally not brittle. In fact, one of the main reasons alloys are created is to make metals less brittle and more durable.
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