The physical property indicated by the behavior of metals bending when hit and nonmetals breaking or crumbling is C malleability. Malleability refers to a material's ability to deform under compressive stress, which is a characteristic of metals.
When a nonmetal is hit with a hammer it will crumble or break. Metals on the other hand will bend when it is hit. What physical property is indicated? A conductivity B permeability C malleability D ductility
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