Changes in Solid Materials Quiz

What is a characteristic of solid materials?

• They have no definite shape.

• They can flow like liquids.

• They have a definite shape and volume.

• They can be compressed easily.

Which of the following is NOT a way to change solid materials?

• Bending

• Melting

• Cutting

• Pressing

What is ductility?

• The ability to conduct electricity.

• The ability to resist water.

• The ability to be hammered, bent, or stretched without breaking.

• The ability to be easily broken.

Which material can be bent without breaking?

• Crayon

• Paperclip

• Mirror

• Ceramics

What does pressing a material involve?

• Using a sharp tool to divide it.

• Applying force or pressure to form a shape.

• Applying heat to change its shape.

• Cooling it to make it hard.

Which tool is used for cutting materials?

• Scissor

• Hammer

• Pillow

• Ruler

How can a sponge be changed?

• It can only be cut.

• It can be bent, cut, and pressed.

• It can be melted.

• It can be dissolved in water.

What happens to solid materials when they are hammered?

• They change their size and shape.

• They change their chemical composition.

• They evaporate.

• They become liquid.

Which material is known for its brittleness?

• Copper wire

• Sponge

• Rubber mat

• Ceramics

What is the result of bending, pressing, hammering, or cutting solid materials?

• A new material is formed.

• The physical appearance changes but no new material is formed.

• The material becomes liquid.

• The material disappears.