wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The substance that will be flattened on beating with a hammer is:

A
crystal of iodine
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
lump of sulphur
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
piece of coal
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
zinc granule
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D zinc granule
Iodine, sulfur, coal etc. are non-metals that are non-malleable.

Whereas zinc being a metal is malleable and hence, zinc granules can be flattened when beaten with a hammer.

Hence, the correct option is D.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Compounds
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon