Malleability and ductility of metals can...

Malleability and ductility of metals can be accounted due to

A

the capacity of layers of metal ions to slide over the other

B

the interaction of electrons with metal ions in the other

C

the presence of electrostatic force

D

the crystalline structure in metal

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The correct Answer is:

A

Melleability (beaten into sheets) and ductility (drawn into wires) of metals is due to capacity of layers of metal ions to slids over the other.

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