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Gold is not brittle; it is exceptionally flexible.

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Can oxygen have brittleness?

No, oxygen itself cannot exhibit brittleness because it is a gas at normal atmospheric conditions. Brittleness is a mechanical property exhibited by solid materials when subjected to certain stresses.


Is brittleness a property of metals associated with metallic bonds?

Yes, brittleness is not typically a property of metals with metallic bonds. Metallic bonds are characterized by a "sea of electrons" that allows for high ductility and malleability in metals. Brittleness is more commonly associated with covalent or ionic bonding in materials.


What is difference between the difference between brittleness and hardness?

Hardness measures a material's ability to resist permanent deformation, whereas brittleness measures a material's tendency to fail or break without undergoing significant deformation. In other words, hardness relates to the resistance to scratching or indentation, while brittleness relates to the tendency to fracture.


Brittleness of matter?

Brittleness refers to the tendency of a material to break or shatter with little deformation when subjected to stress. It is a property exhibited by materials with limited ability to plasticly deform before fracture. Factors influencing brittleness include atomic structure, presence of defects, and material composition.


Is oxygen is brittle?

No, oxygen is a gas at room temperature and pressure and does not possess brittleness as a physical property. Brittleness is a characteristic of solid materials that fracture or break when subjected to stress, and gases like oxygen do not display such behavior.