Question

A blacksmith beats up a piece of iron to change its:

• A. Physical properties
• B. Chemical properties
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Physical properties

Malleability is the property of metals like iron metal to be drawn into thin sheets on beating with a hammer or pressed into shape by using pressure which is formed without breaking or cracking into new shapes. This changes the physical properties of the iron by forming new shapes e.g. gold, silver or aluminium are all malleable materials.

Hence, the correct option is $\text{A}$