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Name two soft metals which can be cut with a knife.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for two soft metals that can be cut with a knife. We need to identify metals that are not only soft but also can be easily cut. 2. **Defining Soft Metals**: Soft metals are those that have a low melting point and can be easily deformed. They are typically not as hard as other metals and can be cut with common tools. 3. **Identifying Examples**: Among the metals, Sodium and Potassium are known to be soft. They are classified as alkali metals and are softer than many other metals. ...
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  • The soft metal which can be cut with knife is _____

    A
    sodium
    B
    aluminium
    C
    copper
    D
    silver

  • The metals which can be cut with a knife are _________.

    A
    Sodium and potassium
    B
    Barium and calcium
    C
    Sodium and mercury
    D
    Potassium and calium

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