Cambridge Secondary (7-9). Stage 7. MCE Science. Workbook - Unit 7: Properties of Materials - Question 21

An unknown object, object X, was tested by investigating its properties to determine whether it is a metal or non-metal. The results were as follows:

Test A: The lamp did not light up.


Test B: The object cracks when bent.


Test C: The object can be set alight.


State whether object X is a metal or a non-metal. Give reasons for your answer.