Ductility
Ductility is the property of a metal by which it can be drawn into wires without breaking.
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Teacher explanation
Ductility is useful because many metals can stretch under controlled pulling and form long thin wires. Copper and aluminium are common examples used in electrical wiring. This property is different from malleability, which is about making sheets.
Example
Copper wire used in house wiring is made because copper is ductile.
Simple analogy
Wire means ductility; sheet means malleability.
Common confusion
Students sometimes call every shape change malleability, even when the metal is being drawn into a wire.
Exam tip
If the question says wire, choose ductility.
Answer writing and exam use
1-mark use
Write the exact meaning of ductility in one clean line.
2-mark use
Define ductility and add one example or condition.
3-mark use
Explain ductility, show the method or example, and mention the common mistake.
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