Properties of Materials

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What is an absorbent material?

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An absorbent material is one that can soak up liquids. An example is cotton.

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Which material is absorbent?

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Cotton is absorbent.

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What does conductive mean?

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Conductive means a material can carry heat or electricity.

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Is it true that conductive means a material draws in heat?

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True.

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What is a transparent material?

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A transparent material allows light to pass through it. An example is glass.

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Which material is an example of a transparent material?

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Glass is a transparent material.

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What does it mean if a material is not good at conducting heat?

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It means the material does not allow heat to pass through easily. An example is styrofoam.

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Is styrofoam very good at conducting heat?

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False.

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What does it mean for a material to be flexible?

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A flexible material can bend or stretch without breaking.

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Can you name a flexible material?

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Rubber is a flexible material.