Question

which describes any substance that shatters or breaks easily?
malleable
brittle
volatile
ductile

Explanation:

• Malleable: A malleable substance can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets. For example, metals like gold are malleable.
• Brittle: A brittle substance shatters or breaks easily. Glass is a common brittle material.
• Volatile: A volatile substance has a tendency to vaporize readily. For instance, gasoline is volatile.
• Ductile: A ductile substance can be drawn into wires. Copper is a ductile metal.

Answer:

Brittle