Question

Which of the following can be beaten into thin sheets?

• A. Zinc
• B. Phosphorus
• C. Sulfur
• D. Oxygen

Answer 1

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.