Physical Properties of Matter Quiz

What does malleable mean?

• Capable of being shaped or formed

• Unable to change shape

• Having a strong odor

• Easily breakable

What does ductile mean?

• Ability to conduct electricity

• Ability to change color easily

• Ability to be stretched into a wire without breaking

• Ability to absorb water quickly

Can you give an example of a malleable material?

• Gold

• Plastic

• Wood

• Concrete

What is a conductor of electricity?

• Something that generates electricity

• A material that blocks the flow of electric current

• A type of insulator

• A material that allows the flow of electric current

What is an insulator of electricity?

• Circuit

• Metal

• Insulator

• Conductor

Can you give an example of a good conductor of electricity?

• Plastic

• Glass

• Wood

• Copper

What does it mean for a material to be porous?

• Allowing liquids or gases to pass through

• Absorbing all liquids and gases

• Reflecting light instead of allowing it to pass through

• Being completely solid with no empty spaces

What does it mean for a material to be soluble?

• It means it can be stretched into a thin wire.

• It can be dissolved in a particular solvent.

• It means it can conduct electricity.

• It means it can change color when mixed with another substance.

Can you give an example of a porous material?

• Sponge

• Brick

• Glass

• Metal

What does it mean for a material to be hard?

• Transparency and reflectivity

• Softness and flexibility

• Ability to change color

• Resistance to deformation, scratching, or abrasion