Rods of carbon and copper are hammered simultaneously. Which property of carbon is responsible for carbon rod breaking down into pieces?

Ductility

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Malleability

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Lustre

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Brittle

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Solution

The correct option is D Brittle
Non-metals are brittle and they break when hammered. Carbon, which is a non-metal, thus breaks when hammered.

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Rods of carbon and copper are hammered simultaneously. Which property of carbon is responsible for carbon rod breaking down into pieces?

The correct option is D BrittleNon-metals are brittle and they break when hammered. Carbon, which is a non-metal, thus breaks when hammered.

The correct option is D Brittle
Non-metals are brittle and they break when hammered. Carbon, which is a non-metal, thus breaks when hammered.