State whether the statement is True or False:

Aluminium foils are used to wrap food items.

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Detailed Solution

The given statement is true.
concept - All metals except mercury are malleable.
Aluminium is a silvery white, light metal. It is malleable as all metals.
It has low density, is non-toxic, has high thermal conductivity, has excellent corrosion resistance and can be easily cast, machined and shaped. It is also non-magnetic and non-sparking. It is the second most malleable metal. Aluminium foils are used to wrap food items because aluminium is malleable and can be made into thin sheets. And is less reactive to wrapping the food as it doesn’t alter the taste of food. This is because of its specific properties, Aluminium is used in a wide variety of products including cans, foil, kitchen utensils, window frames, beer kegs and aircraft components.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

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