1. A shining matrial that can be beatn into thin leaves.
2. The oxide of certain metal which can react with acids as well as base

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1) Metals are malleable i.e. can be formed into thin sheets (foils) usually foils are made of Aluminium.

2) Aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃) is amphoteric i.e. reacts with acids as well as bases.

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