Properties of Matter F&C

Front

What is the physical property of matter that is a comparison of mass and volume?

Back

Density

Front

What is a substance whose electric conductivity falls between that of a conductor and an insulator?

Back

Semiconductor

Front

What is a substance that allows the flow of electrical charge or transfers thermal energy through matter?

Back

Conductor

Front

What are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals called?

Back

Metalloids

Front

What term describes a material that tends to break rather than flex or bend?

Back

Brittle

Front

What is the formula for calculating density?

Back

Density = Mass / Volume

Front

What are the three states of matter?

Back

Solid, Liquid, Gas

Front

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Back

A conductor allows the flow of electric current, while an insulator resists it.

Front

What property of matter describes how much mass is contained in a given volume?

Back

Density

Front

What is the role of semiconductors in modern electronics?

Back

They are used to control electrical current in devices.