Jose and eric were given four samples in lab. the results of their analysis are shown in the table. based on the data they collected, which sample is most likely a metal?

Sample C is most likely the metal.

Explanation:

The Sample C is the metal, because the properties given in the sample c are all of the metal. As we know that the metals are the lustrous or the shiny elements. They are often good conductor of heat and also electricity. The metals possess high melting point. The density of the metals are heavy for their size. Metals can be easily hammered, and hence are malleable. They can easily be stretched into wires hence are ductile. They remains solid at room temperature but in case of mercury it remains as liquid. Metals are opaque object and cannot be see through it.

explanation:

let the different atoms be x and y. each with four protons and same mass will be represented as follows.

mass number is number of protons + number of neutrons.

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since, it is given that one has a negative charge while the other is neutral. therefore, there will be increase in number of protons and the atom will be represented as follows.

according to periodic table, mass number of beryllium is 9 and it has atomic number 4 so, the atoms will be and .  

the protons and neutrons will be located inside the nucleus whereas the electrons will be revolving around the nucleus.