Question
$i.$ Define.
$a.$ Malleability.
$b.$ Ductility.
$ii.$ Name a non$-$metal which is very hard.

Answer

$i.$ 
$a.$ Malleability: Malleability is a property of metals in which metals can be beaten into sheets. Example: Gold and aluminium
$b.$ Ductility: is a property of metals in which metals can be drawn into wires. Example: Copper
$ii.$ Diamond is a non$-$metal which is very hard. Diamond is an allotrope of carbon.

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