Properties of Materials Quiz

__ properties describe observable characteristics that do not change the material's composition.

• physical

• chemical

• biological

• mechanical

The formula for calculating density is: density = __ / __.

• mass / volume

• volume / mass

• mass * volume

• volume - mass

__ properties describe how materials respond to applied forces.

• mechanical

• chemical

• thermal

• electrical

The SI unit for density is __ per cubic meter.

• kilogram

• gram

• pound

• ounce

A material's ability to return to its original shape after deformation is called __.

• elasticity

• plasticity

• ductility

• malleability

Which of the following is NOT a physical property?

• Colour

• Melting point

• Tensile strength

• Boiling point

What is the density of a material with a mass of 500 grams and a volume of 250 cm³?

• 0.5 g/cm³

• 2 g/cm³

• 125 g/cm³

• 750 g/cm³

Which property describes a material's resistance to permanent deformation?

• Elasticity

• Ductility

• Yield strength

• Malleability

If the mass of an object increases but its volume remains constant, what happens to its density?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains the same

• Cannot be determined

Which of the following is a mechanical property?

• Conductivity

• Boiling point

• Toughness

• Solubility