NCERT Solution for Class 10 Science Chapter 3
Metals and Non-metals
CBSE NCERT Book Session-2022-2023
Intext Questions
Page No-40
Questions No-2
Explain the meanings of malleable and ductile.
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Malleable
Substances that can be converted into thin sheets by beating are called malleable. Most of the metals are malleable. Gold and Silver are most malleable metals.
Ductile
Substances that can be drawn into thin wires are called ductile. Most of the metals are ductile. Gold is the most ductile metal.
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Malleable: Malleable means elements when beaten turn into thin sheets called malleable. For example, gold has a maximum tendency of being malleable.
Ductile: Elements having a tendency that they can be drawn into thin wires the tendency is called ductile. For example, gold has a maximum tendency of ductility.