Properties of Matter

All of the following are chemical properties of matter EXCEPT

• biodegradability

• combustibility

• elasticity

• flammability

How do you call the ability of a material to decompose?

• biodegradability

• combustibility

• malleability

• flammability

Which of the following materials has the ability to ignite or catch fire easily?

• dried leaves

• leftover foods

• fresh fruit peelings

• diamond

Gold can be shaped into rings. What property does gold have ?

• brittleness

• elasticity

• hardness

• malleability

Which of the following properties imply that some materials can absorb liquid well ?

• ductility

• porosity

• hardness

• malleability

All of the following material are brittle EXCEPT

• porcelain

• glass

• diamond

• mirror

It is the ability of a material to be rigid and can resist pressure.

• brittleness

• hardness

• ductility

• flexibility

Which of the following materials has the ability to be stretched and return to its original form?

• diamond

• aluminum

• gold

• rubber band

Which of the following materials is malleable ?

• silver

• rubber band

• plastic

• cloth

Brittleness is the ability of a material to be bent without breaking.

• true

• false