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Which of the following is a characteristic physical property of metals?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · Science · Metals and Non-metals
  1. A. Dull appearance
  2. B. Poor conductor of heat
  3. C. Malleable
  4. D. Low melting point
Answer
C. Malleable

The correct answer is C. Malleable — Hence option C is the correct choice.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Metals are known to be malleable – they can be hammered into thin sheets.
  2. Among the given options, only ‘malleable’ describes this metal property.
  3. Hence option C is the correct choice.
Common mistake: Choosing a property of non‑metals such as dullness or poor conductivity

Concept tested: Physical properties of metals

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