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What is the definition of malleability?


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Metals

  • Metals are minerals or substances that form naturally below the surface of the earth.
  • Grouping of metals can be done with the help of physical properties.
  • Metals differ so widely in malleability, hardness, ductility, tensile strength, density, luster, and melting point.

Malleability

  • The property of metals by which they can be beaten into thin sheets is called malleability.
  • Examples of malleable metals are goldAu, silverAg,iron Fe, and copperCu.

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