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Materials : Metals and Non-Metals — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceMaterials : Metals and Non-Metals1 Mark
MCQ
The substance that will be flattened on beating with a hammer is:
  • A
    Crystal of iodine.
  • B
    Lump of sulphur.
  • C
    Piece of coal.
  • ✓
    Zinc granule.
✓

Answer

Correct option: D.
Zinc granule.
Metals can be beaten into thin sheets $($or flattened$)$ with a hammer. Non$-$metals break into small pieces when hammered. So, zinc granule will be flattened on beating with a hammer.

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