Matter Quiz: Property Challenge

Which property describes a material's ability to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed?

• brittleness

• elasticity

• plasticity

• ductility

Which property describes a material's ability to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets without breaking?

• malleability

• ductility

• flexibility

• hardness

Which property describes a material's ability to undergo permanent deformation, not returning to its original shape?

• elasticity

• plasticity

• brittleness

• conductivity

Which property describes a material's resistance to being scratched or dented?

• hardness

• brittleness

• flexibility

• conductivity

Which property describes a material's ability to be stretched into a wire without breaking?

• malleability

• ductility

• flexibility

• brittleness

Which property describes a material's tendency to shatter when force is applied?

• elasticity

• plasticity

• brittleness

• conductivity

Which property describes a material's ability to allow light to pass through it, but not see a clear image on the other side?

• opacity

• translucency

• flexibility

• conductivity

Which property describes a material's ability to bend or change shape without breaking?

• brittleness

• flexibility

• ductility

• conductivity

Which property describes a material's ability to allow heat or electricity to flow through it?

• conductivity

• opacity

• flexibility

• brittleness

Which property describes a material's ability to block all light from passing through it?

• translucency

• opacity

• flexibility

• conductivity