Question

A piece of chalk can be broken into small particles by hammering but a piece of iron can't be broken into small pieces by hammering . Which characteristic of the particles of matter is illustrated by these observations?

Answer 1

Answer:

the particles of matter posses a intermolecular force of attraction between its particles. which is note in some objects while lesser in others. in iron it is stronger while in chalk it is weak so it is broken down into pieces easily