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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Objective Question
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What does it mean for a metal to be malleable?
Options
A It can be pulled out into wires
B It can be beaten into a variety of shapes
Correct Answer
C It has a high melting point
D It conducts electricity
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Malleability is the property of metals that allows them to be beaten or hammered into a variety of shapes without breaking. This property results from the ability of metal atoms to slide past one another without breaking the metallic bond.

Hint

Malleable metals can be hammered into thin sheets.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1567 of 1872
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