Textbook Question
Describe each of the following as a physical or chemical property:b. Apple slices turn brown when they are exposed to air.
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3. Matter and Energy
Physical Properties
Multiple Choice
Which element is both malleable and ductile?
A
Oxygen (O)
B
Sulfur (S)
C
Copper (Cu)
D
Bromine (Br)
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the properties of malleability and ductility: malleability is the ability of a material to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets, and ductility is the ability to be drawn into wires.
Recognize that these properties are characteristic of metals, as metals have a crystalline structure that allows atoms to slide past each other without breaking the material.
Evaluate each element given: Oxygen (O) and Sulfur (S) are nonmetals and typically exist as gases or brittle solids, so they are neither malleable nor ductile.
Bromine (Br) is a nonmetal and exists as a liquid at room temperature, so it does not exhibit malleability or ductility.
Copper (Cu) is a metal known for its excellent malleability and ductility, making it the correct choice for an element that possesses both properties.
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