Question

Explain malleability and ductility.​

Answer 1

(a) Metals are malleable i.e. they can be beaten into thin sheets with a harmer. Example: Aluminium, Copper, etc. Metal is ductile i.e. it can be drawn into thin wires. Example: copper, gold, etc.

(b) Two metals that are both malleable and ductile are aluminum and copper.

Answer 2

Malleability means that metals can be hammered into thin sheets. For eg- aluminium
Ductility is when they can be stretched into wires. For eg- Gold