Which one of the following properties are not generally exhibited by ionic compounds?

During electrolytic refining of zinc, it gets:

An element A is soft and can be cut with a knife. This is very reactive to air and cannot be kept open in air. It reacts vigorously with water. Identify the element from the following:

Which of the following metals exist in their native state in nature?

(i) Cu

(ii) Au

(iii) Zn

(iv)Ag

Metals are refined by using different methods. Which of the following metals are refined by electrolytic refining?

(i) Au (ii) Cu

(iii) Na (iv) K