Question

why silver is less ductile.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Unlike metals with incomplete d-shells, metallic bonds in silver are lacking a covalent character and are relatively weak. This observation explains the low hardness and high ductility of single crystals of silver.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Unlike metals with incomplete d-shells, metallic bonds in silver are lacking a covalent character and are relatively weak. This observation explains the low hardness and high ductility of single crystals of silver.

Explanation:

Oxidation states: −2, −1, +1, +2, +3 (an amphoteric oxide)

Appearance: lustrous white metal

Mohs hardness: 2.5

Covalent radius: 145±5 pm