Question

What is meant by brittleness ? which type of elements usually show brittleness : metals or non - metals with an examples .

Answer 1

Brittleness is the hardness of the compounds which mainly depends upon its hardness. For example, Diamond is a brittle non mental whereas steel is a brittle metal.

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Answer 2

Answer:

steel and in non metal it is phosphorus

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