Multiple choice

The elements that can be drawn into thin wires are called ______.

  1. malleable

  2. ductile

  3. opaque

  4. sonorous

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ductility is the physical property of a material that allows it to be drawn out into thin wires without breaking. Metals like copper, aluminum, and gold are highly ductile, which is why they're used for electrical wiring. Malleability refers to being hammered into thin sheets, opacity means not allowing light to pass through, and sonorous means producing sound when struck. These are different physical properties.