Metals can be hammered into thin sheets because they are___________? Its in a crossword puzzle and i thought it was ductile but that doesnt fit.

How many letters? Which letters do you have?

Does malleability fit?

there are 7 spaces

Ductile has 7 letters.

To find the correct answer, we can analyze the clues provided. The clue states that metals can be hammered into thin sheets. This property of metals is known as malleability. Malleability refers to the ability of a material to undergo permanent deformation by compressive forces, such as hammering or rolling, without breaking or cracking. Unlike ductility, which refers to the ability to be drawn into thin wires, malleability specifically refers to the ability to be rolled or hammered into thin sheets.

Now that we have determined the correct answer is "malleable," you can fill it into the crossword puzzle.