Given below is the table containing the properties of metals. Identify X and Y from the following table. [2 Marks]
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Properties of metal
Meaning
1
X
shining surface
2
Malleability
Beaten into thin sheets
3
Y
Drawn into thin wires
4
Sonorous
Produce sound on striking
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Solution
i) X - Metals have unique ability to reflect light from their surface. This results in a shining surface and the property is known as lustre. [1 Mark]
ii) Y - Ductility is a physical property of matter, usually metals. This is defined as the ability of metals to be drawn into thin wires. [1 Mark]