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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

Metals are __________ (can be hammered into shapes) and __________ (can be drawn into wires).
Options
A brittle, hard
B malleable, ductile
Correct Answer
C soft, elastic
D rigid, flexible
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Malleability is the ability to be hammered into sheets; ductility is the ability to be drawn into wires.

Hint

Key mechanical properties of metals.

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