[ 565 ] Physical Science GED ® TEST SCIENCE FLASH REVIEW • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The following chart lists the mechanical properties of different metals and alloys. Toughness Brittleness Ductility Malleability Corrosion Resistance Copper White cast iron Gold Gold Gold Nickel Gray cast iron Silver Silver Platinum Iron Hardened steel Platinum Aluminum Silver Magnesium Bismuth Iron Copper Mercury Zinc Manganese Nickel Tin Copper Aluminum Bronzes Copper Lead Lead Lead Aluminum Aluminum Zinc Tin Tin Brass Tungsten Iron Nickel Cobalt Structural steels Zinc Iron Bismuth Zinc Monel Tin Copper Iron Tin Lead Zinc Magnesium Aluminum A jewelry designer wants to work with new types of materials. She needs a metal that is easy to shape, is not easily broken, and is resistant to tarnishing. Based on the chart, which material would be the best choice? A. gold B. nickel C. bismuth D. manganese