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Which of the following can be beaten into thin sheets?


A

Zinc

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B

Phosphorus

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C

Sulfur

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D

Oxygen

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Solution

The correct option is A

Zinc


Explanation for correct option:

Malleability

  • The property of metals by the virtue of which they can be beaten into thin sheets is called malleability.
  • This property is present only in metals.

Zinc

  • Zinc is a transition earth metal with an atomic number of 30.
  • It has the property of malleability, hence it can be beaten into thin sheets.

Hence, this option is correct.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option B: Phosphorus

  • Phosphorus is a non-metal with the atomic number 15.
  • It is an element of Group 15 and belongs to the p-block.
  • Since it is non-metal, it does not have the property of malleability, hence it can not be beaten into thin sheets.

Option C: Sulfur

  • Sulfur is a non-metal with the atomic number 16.
  • It is an element of Group 16 and belongs to the p-block.
  • Since it is non-metal, it does not have the property of malleability, hence it can not be beaten into thin sheets.

Option D: Oxygen

  • Oxygen is a non-metal with the atomic number 8.
  • It is an element of Group 16 and belongs to the p-block.
  • Since it is non-metal, it does not have the property of malleability, hence it can not be beaten into thin sheets.

Hence, option A Zinc, is the correct answer.


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