Chemistry · Periodic trends in properties of elements: atomic and ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, valence, oxidation states and chemical reactivity
Compare the physical properties of metals and non-metals in general with referen
Compare the physical properties of metals and non-metals in general with reference to malleability.
- A. Both are malleable
- B. None are malleable
- C. only metals are malleable
- D. only non-metals are malleable
Step-by-step solution
Malleability is a property of metals due to the ability of their atoms to slide over each other without breaking. Non-metals are typically brittle and lack this property.