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 the property of a metal that allows it to be hammered, pressed, or rolled into thin sheets without breaking.
Step 2: Order the given metals based on their malleability, from lowest to highest.

(B) Zinc: Is relatively brittle compared to other metals on the list and has low malleability.
(A) Nickel: Is malleable, but less so than copper and silver.
(C) Platinum: Is highly malleable.
(D) Copper: Is very malleable, a standard property for its use in sheets and pipes.
(E) Silver: Is one of the most malleable metals, second only to gold.
The correct sequential order from minimum to maximum malleability is Zinc, Nickel, Platinum, Copper, Silver. This corresponds to the sequence (B), (A), (C), (D), (E). None of the provided options perfectly match this sequence, suggesting a possible error in the question's options.