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Ductility

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Ductility is how easily a material can be stretched into wires.

About Ductility

The more ductile the easier it is to stretch into wires.
Metals are usually very ductile materials.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Ductility is the ease with which a material can be stretched into wires.

About Ductility

The more ductile the easier it is to stretch into wires.
Metals are usually very ductile materials.


References

AQA

Ductility, pages 78-9, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA