GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ELEMENTS COMPOUNDS SUBSTANCES METALS AND NON METALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The property of metals by which they can be beaten in to thin sheets is called-
A
Ductility
B
Expansion
C
Conduction
D
Malleability
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Malleability is the property shown by metals by the virtue of which they can be beaten into thin sheets. Gold (Au) is the most malleable metal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: (a) Zinc, because metals have the malleable property which helps to make thin sheets.

Detailed explanation-3: -: capability of being shaped or extended by hammering, forging, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many metals such as gold or aluminum can be hammered into thin sheets. This property of metals is called malleability.

Detailed explanation-5: -Examples of malleable metals are gold, iron, aluminium, copper, silver and lead.

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