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Physical Properties of Nonmetals

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Malleability is the ability of a metal to be beaten into thin sheets. Explain.

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Malleability is the ability of a metal to be hammered into thin sheets. Metals can be flattened by hammering or rolling. Gold and silver are examples of highly malleable metals. This property is not seen in non-metals.

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