Multiple choice

Malleability and ductility of metals can be accounted due to 

  1. The presence of electrostatics force

  2. The crystalline structure in matter

  3. The capacity of layers of metal ions to slide over the other

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Metallic bonding allows layers of metal ions to slide over each other without breaking the bonds, which is why metals are malleable and ductile.