What type of solids are electrical conductors, malleable and ductile?

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Metallic solids

Covalent solids

Ionic solids

None of the above

answer is A.

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Concept- The solids created by metallic bonding are known as metallic solids. The positive ion (i.e., the cation) and the freely moving electrons present in the crystal structure can be bound together by the metallic bond, an attraction force that exists in solids.
The following features of metallic solids include: It will have strong heat conductivity.
Good conductivity for electricity.
It has a pleasing glossy quality.
Its melting and boiling points will be extremely high.
It is quite ductile and malleable.
They possess sonorous qualities.
Therefore, metallic solids are the kind of solids that are electrical conductors, malleable, and ductile.
Hence, the correct answer is option (1).

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