Question

“ is malleable and ductile” this best describes:

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a metal

Explanation for the correct option:
a) Metals are highly malleable and ductile. It can easily be flattened into the sheets and drawn into wires.
Explanation for the incorrect options:
b) Compounds cannot be stretched into wires or flattened into sheets.
c) Non-metals are soft in nature, hence, they cannot be hammered into sheets or drawn into wires. They are non-malleable and non-ductile.
d) Mixture does not possess the property of metals.

Hence, option A is correct.