Question

Which of the following is malleable? A. glass B. pottery C. ice D. gold

Answer 1

$\boxed{{\text{D}}{\text{. Gold}}}$ is malleable.

Further Explanation:

Periodic table:

Tabular arrangement of different elements in accordance with their increasing atomic numbers is known as periodic table. It consists of grouping of elements with similar physical and chemical properties. In this table, horizontal rows are called periods while verticalcolumns are termed as groups.

Elements are not only classified in various periods and groups, but also as metals, non-metals and metalloids as well. The leftmost region of this table indicates metals while the rightmost signifies the presence of non-metals. Between metals and non-metals lies a third class of elements known as metalloids. These have some of their properties similar to those of metals and others with non-metals.

Malleability:

The property of materialthat allows it to get deformed by application of external pressure is called malleability.Such materials can be drawn into thin sheets by hammering or rolling.

Since metals have the tendency to slip over each other without breakage of metallic bonds in between them, these are malleable in nature.

Among glass, pottery, gold and ice; gold is a metal and is therefore malleable in nature.

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Answer details:

Grade: High School

Subject: Chemistry

Chapter: Periodic classification of elements

Keywords: metalloids, non-metals, periodic table, arrangement, metals, malleable, pottery, glass, gold, ice, thin sheets, rolling, hammering, periods, groups.

Answer 2

The answer is D. Gold. Malleability, the ability for a material to be hammered or shaped into thin sheets, is a common property of metals. Among the choices, gold is the only metal. Also, gold is considered to be the most malleable metal.