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A student is trying to classify an unidentified, solid gray material as a metal or a nonmetal. Which question will best help the student classify the material? A. Is the material malleable or ductile? B. Does the material feel hard to the touch? C. Will the material float in water? D. Does the material feel rough or smooth?

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Answer: A.) Is the material malleable or ductile.

Explanation: It the material is malleable, then it wouldn’t be a metal due to it changing shape.

The question that will best help the student classify the material is, Option A. Is the material malleable or ductile

A malleable material is one in which a thin sheet can be easily formed by hammering. Gold is the most malleable metal. In contrast, ductility is the ability of a solid material to deform under tensile stress.

  • Metallic Elements are Malleable and ductile and Conduct heat and electricity                
  • Nonmetallic elements are Brittle, hard or soft and Poor conductors of electricity.

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