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Properties of materials definitions

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A material that doesn't break easily is...

a)

Flexible

b)

Malleable

c)

Strong

d)

Opaque

2.

The strength of a material that

stops it from breaking when pulled

apart.

a)

Tensile strength

b)

Tautness

c)

Electrical conductivity

d)

Ductile

3.

The strength of a material that stops it

from being crushed or changing shape

when pressed or squeezed.

a)

Tensile strength

b)

Electrical conductivity

c)

Compressive strength

d)

Fragile

4.

Able to last for a long time

without breaking

a)

Fragile

b)

Ductile

c)

Opaque

d)

Durable

5.

Can be hit or pressed into

shape without breaking

a)

Compressive strength

b)

Malleable

c)

Elastic

d)

Ductile

6.

Easily pulled into wires

a)

Flexible

b)

Rigid

c)

Ductile

d)

Fragile

7.

The ability to bend or change

shape easily

a)

Melting point

b)

Flexible

c)

Opaque

d)

Tensile strength

8.

The ability of a material to allow

heat to move through it

a)

Tensile strength

b)

Electrical conductivity

c)

Fragile

d)

Thermal conductivity

9.

The ability of a material to allow

electricity to pass through it

a)

Electrical conductivity

b)

Boiling point

c)

Ductile

d)

Thermal Conductivity

10.

Does not change shape easily.

a)

Opaque

b)

Rigid

c)

Malleable

d)

Flexible

11.

The temperature at which a material

changes from a solid to a liquid.

a)

Melting point

b)

Thermal conductivity

c)

Boiling point

d)

Freezing point

12.

The temperature at which a material

changes from a liquid to a gas.

a)

Opaque

b)

Thermal conductivity

c)

Boiling point

d)

Melting point

13.

The ability of a material to

stretch and return to its

original size.

a)

Ductile

b)

Flexible

c)

Rigid

d)

Elastic

14.

Does not allow light to shine through it.

a)

Flexible

b)

Opaque

c)

Clear

d)

Fragile