(a)What is meant by saying that the metals are malleable and ductile? Explain with examples.
(b)Name two metals which are both malleable and ductile.
(c)Which property of iron metal is utilized in producing iron sheets required for making buckets?
(d)Which property of copper metal is utilized in making thin wires?
(a) Metals are malleable because they can be beaten into thin sheets with a hammer.
Example: Aluminium.
Metals are ductile because they can be drawn into thin wires without breaking.
Example: Copper.
(b) Aluminium and copper.
(c) Malleable property is utilized to produce the iron sheets required for buckets.
(d) Ductile property is utilized in making thin wires from copper.
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