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Question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metals?

  1. Malleability
  2. Ductility
  3. Brittleness
  4. Good conductors of electricity

Answer:

Option C: Brittleness

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Brittleness”.

Metals are generally malleable (can be hammered into thin sheets) and ductile (can be drawn into wires). Brittleness is a characteristic of non-metals.