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BeauMercury is highly malleable, meaning it can be easily shaped or molded without breaking. This property is due to its low melting point and high density, which allow it to be formed into different shapes at room temperature. However, mercury is a toxic substance, so caution should be taken when handling it.
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Is mercury malleable or not malleable?
Mercury is a liquid metal.
What are swhat are the properties of a metal?
Metals are typically hard, malleable, and ductile. They have high electrical and thermal conductivity, can be shiny in appearance, and are solid at room temperature (except for mercury). Metals also tend to have high melting and boiling points.
Matter that can be hammered without breaking is said to be?
Malleable.
Are all metals ductile and malleable?
No, not all metals are ductile and malleable. Ductility refers to the ability of a material to deform under tensile stress, while malleability refers to the ability to deform under compressive stress. While many metals are ductile and malleable, some, like cast iron or bismuth, have low ductility and malleability.
Is coal malleable?
Coal is not malleable in the traditional sense, as it is a brittle and hard material. Malleability refers to the ability of a material to be deformed under compressive stress, which coal does not exhibit. Coal is primarily composed of carbon and other elements, and its structure is not conducive to being shaped or molded like malleable materials such as metals.
