Physical Properties of Matter

The ability of a material to burn

• Combustibility

• Flammability

• Conductivity

• Elasticity

The ability of a material to bend without breaking

• Brittleness

• Ductility

• Elasticity

• Flexibility

The ability of a material to be stretched and return to its original shape after

• Malleability

• Hardness

• Elasticity

• Flexibility

The ability of a material to let heat and electricity pass through it

• Combustibility

• Conductivity

• Ductility

• Volume

The ability of a material to be decomposed by microorganisms

• Biodegradability

• Brittleness

• Combustibility

• Conductivity

The ability of a material to catch fire easily

• Combustibility

• Flammability

• Malleability

• Hardness

The ability of a material to be drawn into thin wires

• Brittleness

• Hardness

• Ductility

• Malleability

The ability of a material to be hammered into thin sheets

• Brittleness

• Ductility

• Elasticity

• Malleability

The ability of a material to resist pressure that may cause deformation

• Brittleness

• Hardness

• Elasticity

• Flexibility

The ability of a material to break easily

• Brittleness

• Hardness

• Elasticity

• Flexibility