Question 31 markMCQSection A

The property by virtue of which a solid material can be drawn into thin wires is called :

Metals and Non-metals
Physical Properties of Metals

Options

(a)malleability
(b)ductility
(c)rigidity
(d)resistivity

Official answer

ductility

Answer keywords:ductilitypropertymetalswires

Marking scheme

  1. 1.1 mark

Hint

Think of a property that allows metals to be drawn into thin wires.

Quick oral answer

Ductility is the property of a material that allows it to be drawn into thin wires.

Common mistakes

  1. 1.malleability
  2. 2.rigidity
  3. 3.resistivity

Analysis and explanation

The question requires the student to recall the definition of ductility, which is the property of a material that allows it to be drawn into thin wires. This is a key concept in the chapter on Metals and Non-metals.

Interesting facts

Gold is the most ductile metal.

A wire of about 2 km length can be drawn from one gram of gold.

Question details

Q3 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2025
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Metals and Non-metals
Topic
Physical Properties of Metals
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Metals and Non-metals

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Frequently asked questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2025?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Metals and Non-metals" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Physical Properties of Metals" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper.