Physical Properties of Matter

A property of a solid material to be hammered into thin sheets.

• malleability

• luster

• flexibility

A property of a material to conduct electricity.

• luster

• electrical conductivity

• hardness

• thermal conductivity

The ability of a material to reflect light.

• luster

• malleability

• hardness

• thermal conductivity

A property of a solid material to be bent or rolled without breaking easily.

• melting point

• brittleness

• flexibility

• thermal conductivity

The ability of a solid material that makes it resist being scratched or indented.

• hardness

• brittleness

• flexibility

• thermal conductivity

A property that allows a solid material to be formed into fine, thin wires.

• ductility

• elasticity

• flexibility

• thermal conductivity

A property of a solid material to return to its original size and shape without breaking after it is stretched, pressed or twisted.

• ductility

• elasticity

• flexibility

• thermal conductivity

The property of a solid material to be easily broken down into pieces when dropped or hit by a hard object.

• ductility

• elasticity

• flexibility

• brittleness