SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Metals are malleable that is, they can be hammered into sheets. Gold, silver, aluminium and tin can be beaten into very thin sheets called foils. Non-metals do not possess the property of malleability.

Detailed explanation-2: -Because of their lattice structure, metals can be hammered or rolled into desired shapes. The layers of atoms in a metal are able to slide over each other. This is only one of the many important properties of metals. Metals often have high ductility, which is the ability to be drawn into a wire.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most of the metals are malleable. Some common examples of malleable metals are zinc, iron, aluminum, copper, gold, silver, and lead. Among these silver and gold are highly malleable. Metals are generally found as malleable (can be beaten into sheets) and ductile (can be pulled out into wires).