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The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as

The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is called ductility. It is one such property of metals that is used to make wires from metals. Metals such as copper have high ductility and thus can be drawn into long and thin wires without breaking.

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Which of the following property is generally not shown by metals?

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Aluminium is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following properties of aluminium are responsible for the same?

(i) Good thermal conductivity


(ii) Good electrical conductivity


(iii) Ductility


(iv) High melting point

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Which one of the following metals does not react with cold as well as hot water?

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Which of the following oxide(s) of iron would be obtained on the prolonged reaction of iron with steam?