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Give an example of a metal which
(i) is a liquid at room temperature.

Answer: Mercury

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Give an example of a metal which

(ii) can be easily cut with a knife.

Sodium can be easily cut with a knife

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Give an example of a metal which

(iii) is the best conductor of heat.

Silver is the best conductor of heat.

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Give an example of a metal which

(iv) is a poor conductor of heat.

Mercury and Lead are poor conductor of heat

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Explain the meanings of malleable and ductile.

Malleable:Substances that can be beaten into thin sheets are called malleable. For example, most of the metals are malleable.
Ductile: Substances that can be drawn into thin wires are called ductile. For example, most of the metals are ductile.

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