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When a piece of metal is struck several times with a hammer, it generally

Question
When a piece of metal is struck several times with a hammer, it generally
Breaks into powder
Changes shape without breaking
Melts immediately
Turns into gas
Answer
Changes shape without breaking
Detailed Explanation
Metals are malleable, so hammering changes their shape without shattering them.
Metals, in their pure state, generally have Science · Metals and Non-metals The shining nature of a freshly cut metal surface is called Science · Metals and Non-metals The ability of metals to be beaten into thin sheets is called Science · Metals and Non-metals The most malleable metals, according to the chapter, are Science · Metals and Non-metals

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