Metals produce ringing sound when hit another metal because they are ___________

Options

A. 1. Malleable
B. 2. Ductile
C. 3. Sonorous
D. 4. Lustrous

Answer

C

Explanation

Sonority is the property of a metal in producing a ringing sound when struck. All metals are highly sonorous. Due to very low electronegativity, electron bonding in metals is highly delocalized. When hit, the electron cloud moves easily and the dissipation of energy is less.