Question

Identify the metals by its sequential order from its minimum to maximum malleability?
(A) Nikel
(B) Zinc
(C) Platinum
(D) Coper
(E) Silver
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D), (E)
• B. (D), (E), (A), (B), (C)
• C. (B), (E), (D), (C)
• D. (E), (D), (C), (B), (A)

Hint:

The most malleable metals are the precious metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum), followed by common ductile metals like Copper and Aluminum. Less malleable metals include Zinc and Iron.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Define malleability: Malleability is a metal's ability to be hammered, pressed, or rolled into thin sheets without fracturing.
Step 2: Rank the provided metals by malleability, from least to greatest.

(B) Zinc: Exhibits low malleability; it is comparatively brittle.
(A) Nickel: Malleable, but less so than copper or silver.
(C) Platinum: Highly malleable.
(D) Copper: Very malleable, suitable for sheets and pipes.
(E) Silver: Very malleable, second only to gold.
The correct malleability order (least to greatest) is Zinc, Nickel, Platinum, Copper, Silver, corresponding to (B), (A), (C), (D), (E). No provided options perfectly match, potentially indicating an issue with the question's choices.