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Metals are usually hard and difficult to cut.
On the other hand, non-metals are usually brittle. When hit with a hammer, they break into small pieces.
Identify the element that is relatively brittle from the options below:
Metals are usually hard and difficult to cut.
On the other hand, non-metals are usually brittle. When hit with a hammer, they break into small pieces.
On the other hand, non-metals are usually brittle. When hit with a hammer, they break into small pieces.
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The correct option is A Sulphur
Diamond and Sulphur are the non-metals from the options given. However, diamond is an exception - it is one of the hardest substance on Earth and can't be broken easily.Therefore, option A is correct.
Diamond and Sulphur are the non-metals from the options given. However, diamond is an exception - it is one of the hardest substance on Earth and can't be broken easily.
Therefore, option A is correct.
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