Question

Consider the following materials :

Copper, Sulphur, Phosphorous, Carbon (such as pencil head), Gold, Silver.

Which of these materials is:(i) malleable and ductile, and (ii) brittle?

Answer 1

Malleability is the property of a material by virtue of which they can easily transform into thin sheets with the help of a hammer.

Generally, metals are malleable in nature.

Example: Gold, Silver

Ductility is the property of a material by virtue of which it can easily transform into wires.

Generally, metals are ductile in nature.

Example: Silver, Copper

Brittleness is the inherent property of a material by virtue of which they break down into pieces with help of a hammer.

Generally, non-metals are brittle in nature.
Example: Sulphur, Phosphorus, Carbon