Which of the following can be beaten into thin sheets? Why?
(a) Zinc
(b) Phosphorus
(c) Sulphur
(d) Oxygen
Correct Answer: (a) Zinc
Explanation: Zinc is metal and it can be beaten into thin sheets. The property of metals which allows metals to be hammered into thin sheets is called Malleability.
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