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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 ductile?
Options
A It can be beaten into a variety of shapes
B It has a high melting point
C It can be pulled out into wires
Correct Answer
D It conducts heat efficiently
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ductility is the property of metals that allows them to be drawn or pulled into wires. This property arises from the ability of metal atoms to roll over each other into new positions without breaking the metallic bond.

Hint

Ductile metals can be stretched into thin wires.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1568 of 1872
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