Which of the following is the property of metal to produce a ringing sound?

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Malleability

Sonority

Ductility

Conductivity

answer is B.

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The property of metal to produce a ringing sound is known as sonority.
Metals are those substances which have the tendency to gain electrons and form positive ions or cations. They have various properties like malleability, ductility, lustrous, sonorous and good conductors of heat and electricity. Gold is malleable as it can be drawn into thin sheets. Copper is ductile that can be drawn to thin wires. Metals like gold, silver, platinum etc., are lustrous as it shines. The property of metal to produce sound is known as sonority. Bronze is used as bell metal for its property to produce sound. Bronze is an alloy of tin and copper.

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