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Alai is comparing the physical property of two materials. He is hitting each with a hammer to observe what happens. What physical property of the materials is Alai most likely observing?

solubility
conductivity
hardness
odor

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hardness

Hitting with a hammer tests how a material resists deformation or fracturing (hard vs. soft, brittle vs. malleable).