Question

Give reasons for the following statement.

Most metals can be drawn into wires.

Answer 1

• Metals are generally hard solid substances that have a shiny luster and are good conductors of electricity.
• For example - Sodium$\left(\mathrm{Na}\right)$, Silver$\left(\mathrm{Ag}\right)$, etc.
• Elements that have an excess of electrons and a tendency to donate them, are generally considered metals.
• Metals have a tendency to convert into wires and sheets when beaten through a hammer.
• The tendency of a metal to stretch and form a wire when pulled is knwon as Ductility.