Question

applying concepts from which category of elements would you choose to make a container that would not shatter if dropped? explain your answer.

Explanation:

Metals are malleable (can be shaped) and ductile (can be drawn into wires), and they have the property of being able to absorb impact without shattering easily. Non - metals are generally brittle and would shatter upon impact. Metalloids have some properties of both metals and non - metals but are not as suitable as metals for this purpose in terms of impact resistance.

Answer:

Metals. Because metals are malleable and ductile and can absorb impact without shattering, while non - metals are brittle and would shatter if dropped and metalloids are not as impact - resistant as metals for making a non - shattering container.