Silver foil is used for wrapping food. Which property of silver is used for this?

Density

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Malleability

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Ductility

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Strength

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Solution

The correct option is B Malleability
Malleability, a physical property of a metal is its tendency to be rolled out into very thin sheets. Silver has a very high malleability and hence forms thin sheets. These thin sheets are used to wrap food.

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