Compare the physical properties of metals and non-metals in general with reference to ductility.

Both are ductile

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Both are not ductile

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Metals are ductile while non-metals are not ductile

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Metals are not ductile while non-metals are ductile

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Solution

The correct option is C Metals are ductile while non-metals are not ductile
Metals can be drawn into wires. 100 gm of silver can be drawn into a thin wire about 200 meters long. Non-metals cannot be drawn into thin wires.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

(a) All metals are ductile.

(b) All non-metals are ductile.

(d) Some non-metals are ductile.

Name two non-metals which are both brittle and non-ductile.

Metals are malleable but not ductile. State true or false.

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