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Why are metals malleable and shiny?

2007-09-25 06:15:55 · 1 answers · asked by Caramel 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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They are malleable because the layers of atoms can slide over each other without breaking the bonding. They are shiny because the edges of the crystals are nice and flat, and reflect light well.

2007-09-25 06:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

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