Hector has a piece of pure substance that reflects light and bends or dents when dropped. if he takes it to a factory that makes electrical wires it could?
a.be turned into wire because non-metals are ductile but not shiny
b.not be turned into wire because metals are malleable but not ductile
c.not be turned into wire because non-metals are not shiny or ductile
d.be turned into wire because metals are malleable and ductile?
a is not true.
b is not true.
c is confusing to me.
d is your best best I think.
To find the correct answer, let's analyze the options and break down the characteristics of the substance described.
Option a states that the substance can be turned into a wire because non-metals are ductile but not shiny. However, the description mentions that the substance reflects light. Non-metals are generally not shiny, so this option does not align with the given information.
Option b suggests that the substance cannot be turned into a wire because metals are malleable but not ductile. But the description clearly mentions that the substance bends or dents when dropped, which indicates it is both malleable (can be shaped without breaking) and ductile (can be drawn into wires). Hence, this option is also incorrect.
Option c claims that the substance cannot be turned into a wire because non-metals are not shiny or ductile. While non-metals are usually not ductile, the fact that the substance in question bends or dents when dropped implies that it possesses ductility. Additionally, it is mentioned that the substance reflects light, indicating that it has a shiny or reflective surface. Therefore, this option is not consistent with the given characteristics.
Finally, option d suggests that the substance can be turned into a wire because metals are both malleable and ductile. This aligns with the given information – metals are known to be shiny and can be easily bent or drawn into wires. Hence, this is the correct answer.
Thus, the correct answer is d: The substance can be turned into wire because metals are malleable and ductile.