NEET Chemistry: Chemistry - Metals and Nonmetals questions with solutions

Q1. A non-malleable and non-ductile metal is \( ------ \) at room temperature

1. iron
2. silver
3. gold
4. zinç

Answer: zinç

Zinc is non-malleable and non-ductile at room temperature, so it does not bend or draw into wire easily. The other listed metals are comparatively more malleable and ductile.