ALCULATOR COLOR THEME
O Q ZOOM
Michelle and Nicole analyzed the following data table and diagram to determine which sample(s) has
roperties that best describes the type of bonding in the diagram. Both students made separate
laims.
alichelle claimed the properties in Samples A and C describe the type of bonding in the diagram.
Nicole claimed the properties in Samples B and D describe the type of bonding in the diagram.
Atomic Diagram
Sample A
Sample B
Sample Data of Physical Properties
Ductility Conductivity Malleability
Stretchable Conducts heat and Can be rolled into thin
electricity
sheets easily
No stretchability
Poor conductor of heat Brittle breaks easily
or electricity
High stretchability Conducts heat and Can be shaped into
electricity
thin sheets
Poor stretchability Semi-Conductor of Can somewhat be
heat and electricity shaped into sheets
Sample C
Sample D
electron
Which student do you agree with? Explain your reasoning.
Refer to "Reasoning" section of the rubric below when composing your response to score
maximum points.