Attributes of Solids

It is the ability of some solids to resist scratching or breaking.

• hardness

• malleability

• brittleness

• ductility

Which of the following is brittle?

• wood

• cement

• glass

• diamond

It is the ability of some solids to easily break though may be hard.

• malleability

• hardness

• brittleness

• ductility

Which of the following materials is hard?

• wood

• plastic

• glass

• rubber

Wood can be made into chopping boards. What property does wood have?

• malleability

• ductility

• brittleness

• hardness

Which example of solid materials does not belong to the group?

• diamond

• cement

• wood

• gold

Cement is a strong material used in buildings. Why?

• Cement is ductile.

• Cement is flexible.

• Cement is breakable.

• Cement is hard.

Why are glasses brittle?

• They are hard.

• They are easily broken.

• They are stretchable.

• They are flattened.

Which of the following statements is true about brittleness?

• Brittleness is the ability to liquids to resist flow.

• Brittleness is the ability of some solids to be flattened into sheets.

• Brittleness is the ability of some solids to easily break.

• Brittleness is the ability of some solids to resist breaking.

Which solid materials does not belong to the group?

• bamboo basket

• soft rock

• cookie

• concrete electric post