Question

Which of the following best explains why pure metals are malleable?

• A. Pure metals are malleable due to the ionic structure, which allows for flow of electrons from the cations that provides lubrication the substance is struck.
• B. Pure metals are malleable due to the ability to absorb energy from other substances allowing the neutrally solid particles to glide past each other when struck.
• C. Pure metals have free floating electrons among the cation metal particles which allow for the cations to glide past each other.
• D. The solid crystalline structure is easily hammered into a sheet due to the energy released when the cation and anion bonds are broken.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Pure metals are malleable due to the ionic structure, which allows for flow of electrons from the cations that provides lubrication the substance is struck.

Ans : (A) Pure metals are malleable due to ionic structure which allows for flow of $e^{\ominus }$ from substance is struck.

Note : We know that Metals are described as Malleable and ductile, this is because of ability of atoms to roll over each other into new position without breaking the metallic bond.