Question

question 16
this allows a metal to be pounded into a flat shape.
○ brittle
○ ductile
○ malleable
○ shiny

Explanation:

• Brittle materials break when force is applied, cannot be flattened.
• Ductile materials can be drawn into wires, not flattened by pounding.
• Malleable materials can be hammered/pounded into flat shapes, matching the description.
• Shiny refers to luster, not shape-forming property.

Answer:

C. Malleable