Properties of Materials Definitions

Ryan was trying to bend a metal ruler with his hands. Which property of materials was he trying to test?

• Whether the ruler is transparent

• Whether the ruler is flexible.

• Whether the ruler is waterproof.

• Whether the ruler is strong.

Different materials have different _____________.

• characteristics

• properties

• needs

• groups

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Ryan is able to see through the glass windows clearly. This is because the glass window is ______________.

• Waterproof

• Strong and flexible

• Transparent

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The diagram below shows a pair of rubber boots and a pair of cotton socks. How are they different? The rubber boots are ______________ while the cotton socks are __________________. (Select 2 answers)

• Waterproof

• Broken easily

• Not waterproof

• Not broken easily

Which of the following is an advantage of using plastic for making pails.

• It is flexible.

• It allows light to pass through it.

• It is shiny

• It is lightweight.

The ability of a material to deform, usually by stretching along its length

• plasticity

• ductility

• malleability

• elasticity

Malleable means...

• makes a noise when you hit it 

• does not break if you bend it 

• scratches easily

• does not scratch easily

Which material would work best for a window?

• fabric

• metal

• glass

• rubber

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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Transparent means

• cannot see through it

• light passes through it

• light does not pass through

• only some light passes through

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Permeable means ...

• It is round.

• It allows liquid to pass through easily.

• It is waterproof.

• It is large