(a) What is meant by saying that the metals are malleable and ductile

1.	(a) What is meant by saying that the metals are malleable and ductile ? Explain with examples.(b) Name two metals which are both malleable and ductile.(c) Which property of iron metal is utilised in producing iron sheets required for making buckets ?(d) Which property of copper metal is utilised in making thin wires ?
Answer» (a) Metals are malleable i.e. they can be beaten into thin sheets with a hammer. Example: Aluminium. Metals are ductile i.e. they can be drawn into thin wires. Example: Copper. (b) Aluminium and copper. (c) Malleability. (d) Ductility.

(a) What is meant by saying that the metals are malleable and ductile ? Explain with examples.(b) Name two metals which are both malleable and ductile.(c) Which property of iron metal is utilised in producing iron sheets required for making buckets ?(d) Which property of copper metal is utilised in making thin wires ?

Answer»

(a) Metals are malleable i.e. they can be beaten into thin sheets with a hammer.

Example: Aluminium.

Metals are ductile i.e. they can be drawn into thin wires.

Example: Copper.

(b) Aluminium and copper.

(d) Ductility.