Question

Choose the correct option.

“Is malleable and ____”. This statement best describes.

• A. a metal
• B. a non-metal
• C. a metalloid
• D. a compound

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a metal

Explanation for the correct option -

Option (A) a metal - Metals are malleable that can be hammered into a very thin sheet.

• Malleability - It is a property of metals that can be converted into a very thin sheet when hammered.
• Example - Silver and aluminium can be beaten into a thin sheet. Aluminium foil is used in the packaging of food materials.

Explanation for the incorrect option -

Option (B)a non-metal - Non-metals do not have malleability properties.

Option (C) a metalloid - Metalloids are brittle, lustrous metallic elements that exhibit semi-conductive properties.

Option (D)a compound - A compound is a material composed of two or more components.

• Example - Water, carbon dioxide and sodium chloride, etc.

Therefore, Option (A) metal is the correct answer.