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What is meant by saying that metals are : i.malleable ii.ductile iii.lustrous,and iv.sonorous ?

Dear student,
metals are malleable means that it can be beaten into thin sheets. Eg. Gold, aluminum
 
metals are ductile means that they can be drawn into thin wires. Eg. Copper, aluminum
 
 
metals are sonorous means that they produce ringing sound when beaten. Eg. Iron, copper
 
metals are lusturous means that they have a shiny appearance. Eg. Gold
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1. A metal is malleable means it has a property to get bended on hitting
2..A metal is ductile means that a metal has an ability to get a shape of wire on streching
3. A metal is lusturous means it has a property of being shiny in appearence
4.A metal is sonorous means a metal has an ability to ring on hitting
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