Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Ionic carbides form between carbon and another highly electronegative element.
B) Carbides are soft materials with low melting points.
C) Metallic carbides are more malleable than the pure metal.
D) Covalent carbides are formed between carbon and a nonmetal with low electronegativity.
E) Carbides can be cationic, anionic, and covalent.
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