Question

Match the correct meaning to the physical properties of metals.

• A. Beaten to sheets
• B. Produces sound
• C. Drawn into wires
• D. Shining surface

Answer 1

Lustrous materials are those materials which are shiny in appearance.
The property of metals by which they can be beaten into thin sheets is called malleability.
The property of metal by which it can be drawn into wires is called ductility.
Since metals produce ringing sounds, they are said to be sonorous.