Properties of Matter

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What does it mean for a material to be ductile?

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Ductile materials can be drawn into wires without breaking.

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What is the definition of volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, typically measured in milliliters (mL) or cubic centimeters (cm³).

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How do you calculate the volume of an irregular object using water displacement?

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Submerge the object in water and measure the change in water level. The difference is the volume of the object.

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What is the density of water?

Back

The density of water is 1 g/mL.

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What happens to an object with a density greater than 1 g/mL when placed in water?

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It will sink.

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What is a characteristic of metals?

Back

Metals are typically good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What does it mean for a material to be malleable?

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Malleable materials can be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.

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What is the difference between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Metals are typically shiny, ductile, and good conductors, while nonmetals are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors.

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What is brittleness in materials?

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Brittleness is the tendency of a material to break or shatter easily under stress.

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What is a metalloid?

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Metalloids have properties of both metals and nonmetals and are semiconductors.