(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 fro making buckets?
(d) Which property of copper metal is utilised in making thin wires?

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Solution

(a) Metals are malleable, which means that they can be hammered to form thin sheets. For example, gold and silver.
Metals are ductile, which means that they can be stretched to form thin wires. For example, copper and aluminium.

(b) Gold and copper are two metals that are both malleable and ductile.

(c) Malleability is the property of iron that is utilised to produce iron sheets required for to make buckets.

(d) Ductility is the property of copper that is utilised to make thin wires.

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