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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which of the following statement is not correct regarding metals?
A
They can be flattened into thin sheets by hammering.
B
They are comprise more than 
of all known elements and appear on the right side of the periodic table.
of all known elements and appear on the right side of the periodic table. C
They are usually solids at room temperature except mercury.
D
Metals like gallium and caesium have very low melting points.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Among the given statements, only statement is incorrect regarding metals. Its corrected form is Metals are comprise more than 78% of all known elements and appear on the left side of the periodic table.
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