Question

Non-metals don't show malleability because of:

• A. lesser extent of bonding than metals.
• B. low density
• C. smaller atomic size
• D. none

Answer 1

The correct option is A lesser extent of bonding than metals.

The basic difference between metals and non-metals is the extent of bonding.Metals have very high extent of bonding than that in non-metals which makes the metal malleable.