Metals in their pure state, have a shiny surface. What is this property of ther known as?

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(without impurities) have unique ability to reflect light from their pure surface.This results in a shining surface. This property is known as lustre.

The word traces its origins back to the latin name - ‘lux’, meaning ‘light’ and generally implies radiance, gloss, or brilliance.

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Given below is the table containing the properties of Metals. Identify X and Y in the table.

Property of metal	Use in every day life
i. Ductility
ii. Malleability
iii. Conduction of heat
iv. Conduction of electricity
v. Sonority

Which of the following is not a characteristic property of iron ?

(a) malleability

(b) brittleness

(d) sonorousness

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