Q36 of 400 Page 133

What is metal by saying that the metals are malleable and ductile? Explain with examples.

By saying that metals are malleable, it means metals can be beaten into thin sheets with a hammer. It can be seen in Aluminium.

Ductility of metal means they can be drawn into thin wires. It can be seen in Copper.



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(a) Magnesium liberates ________ gas on reacting with hot boiling water.


(b) The white powder formed when magnesium ribbon burns in oxygen is of ________


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