Which property describes the ability of a material to be bent or hammered into a shape?

• A. The tendency to dissolve in water.
• B. Malleability.
• C. Color of the substance.
• D. Electrical conductivity.

Answer: (B)

Malleability is the property that describes how easily a material can be bent, hammered, or rolled into a shape without breaking. This explains why metals can be formed into sheets or complex figures in manufacturing, making it the right match for describing shaping under compression or deformation. The other options refer to dissolving in water, color, and electrical conductivity, which are about solubility, appearance, and the flow of electricity rather than the ability to be shaped.