Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is 2. Non-metals are malleable.
The incorrect statement among the options is non-metals are malleable.
Non-metals are typically brittle and do not exhibit malleability, which is the ability to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets without breaking. Malleability is a characteristic commonly associated with metals, not non-metals. Therefore, option 2 is the incorrect statement.