Question

Which characteristic is typical of metals? A. They are brittle. B. They do not conduct electricity. C. They are highly soluble in water. D. They are malleable.

Answer 1

Answer: Option (D) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Metals are the species which have excess of electrons. Metals are placed from left side to more than middle side of the periodic table.

Some properties of metals are as follows.

• Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

• They are malleable and ductile i.e, they can be drawn into thin sheets and wires.

• They are lustrous in appearance.

• Metals generally have high melting point.

Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options, characteristic they are malleable is typical of metals.

Answer 2

D. They are malleable.