States of Matter

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What is a property of material?

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Materials have different properties depending on what they are made and used for. Some materials are hard, soft, opaque, translucent, heavy, light, rough, smooth, shiny or dull

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What are the properties of materials?

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TRANSSPARENCY: Can be easily seen through

ABSORBENCY: the material can absorb liquid

STRENGTH: the material is hard to break

FLEXIBILITY: the material can bend without breaking

ELECTRICAL: the material will allow electricity to pass through

HEAT CONDUCTIVITY: The material will allow heat to pass through it

MAGNETIC: The material can attract or repel magnets

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Heat conductivity examples are:

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A pot, spoon and a hot cup of tea

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Electrical conductivity examples are:

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Electric kettle, microwave, plug chord

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Flexibility conductivity examples are:

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Rope, belt

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Absorbency conductivity examples are:

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sponge, paper towel

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Strength conductivity examples are:

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Machette, brick or block

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Strength conductivity examples are:

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Machette, brick or block

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Transparency conductivity examples are:

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Clear plastic make-up bag, Clear glass vase

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Why are pots and pans made from metals?

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It is a good conductor of heat