Question

Which of the following properties is not generally shown by metals?

• A. Lustre
• B. Sonority
• C. Ductility
• D. Brittleness

Answer 1

The correct option is D Brittleness

• Lustre is the ability of a material to shine.
• Sonority is the ability of a material to produce a ringing sound when struck.
• Ductility is the ability of a material to be drawn into wires.
• Brittleness is the property of a material to be broken into pieces on applying pressure.

Metals are usually lustrous, sonorous and ductile but generally they are not brittle in nature.