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• 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? Which property of copper metal is utilized in making thin wires?

ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
  • Metals are malleable because it can be pressed into thin sheets with hammer Example: Aluminium

Metals are ductile because it can be stretched into wire without breaking.

Example: Copper

  • Aluminium and copper
  • Malleable property is utilized in producing iron sheets required for making buckets
  • Ductile property is utilized in making thin wires
Chemistry · Class 10