Metals have shiny surfaces and this property of metals is called _____.

malleability

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ductility

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sonority

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lustre

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Solution

The correct option is D lustre
Metals have a unique ability to reflect light. This results in a shiny surface and this property of metals is known as metallic lustre.

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