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Explains why metals are able to be pounded, extruded, bent, and shaped without breaking?

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When we boil the metal or do  something and let metal become hot, and it will melt, when it malt, it will be very easy to change its shape. 
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Answer:

mobile electrons in s orbitals

Step-by-step explanation:

Another question is Which of the following explains why nonmetals are typically harder and more brittle than metals?

Answer :directional electrons in p orbitals

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