Metals in their pure state, have shining surfaces. What is this property that makes metals shine called?

Malleability

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Ductility

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Sonorous

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Lustre

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Solution

The correct option is D Lustre
Metals have a unique ability to reflect light from their pure surface (without impurities). This results in a shining surface and this property is known as lustre.

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Metals in their pure state, have shining surfaces. Which of the below-mentioned properties is responsible for this?

The property of a metal having a shining surface is called its luster

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