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Explain why metallic elements bend, while solid and non-metallic elements break or crumble?
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Explain why metallic elements bend, while solid and non-metallic elements break or crumble?

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Metallic metals have the property of being more malleable
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Metallic elements can be manipulated and bent because the have the ability to slightly stretch, other materials such as plastic are unable to bend and stretch even under high tempuratures
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