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Question
The substance that will be flattened on beating with a hammer is ______.
Options
crystal of iodine
lump of sulphur
piece of coal
zinc granule
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Solution
The substance that will be flattened on beating with a hammer is zinc granule.
Explanation:
Metals can be beaten into thin sheets (or flattened) with a hammer. Non-metals break into small pieces when hammered. So, zinc granule will be flattened on beating with a hammer.
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