ScienceCLASS 10CBSE
answered 18 May 2026Differentiate between malleability and ductility, providing an example of a metal that exhibits both properties prominently.
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Malleability is the property of a material to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets without breaking. Ductility is the property of a material to be drawn into thin wires without breaking. Gold is an excellent example of a metal that exhibits both malleability and ductility prominently, allowing it to be beaten into extremely thin foils and drawn into fine wires.