Define the term: ductile.
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Define the term: ductile.
Metals:
Metals are elements that are capable of losing their electrons. They are found on the left portion of the periodic table. These elements are known to be lustrous, hard to melt, malleable, and are good conductors of heat and electricity.
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View this answerOne of the physical properties that is associated with metal is ductility.
When a metal is ductile, it means that it can be drawn into wires. Suppose...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 7Understand the meaning of ductility as a mechanical property and the differences between ductility, malleability, and brittleness. See examples of ductile materials.
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