1.2 Examples of Physical Properties

Question 1

the rate at which a substance transfers heat (plastic foam is a poor conductor)

Answer 1

thermal conductivity

Question 2

the physical form in which a substance exists, such as a solid, liquid or gas (ice is water in the solid state)

Answer 2

state

Question 3

the mass per unit of a substance (lead is very dense so it makes a good sinker for fishing line)

Answer 3

density

Question 4

the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance (flavored drink mix dissolves in water)

Answer 4

solubility

Question 5

the ability of a substance to be pulled in wire (copper is often used to make wiring because it is ductile)

Answer 5

ductility

Question 6

the ability of a substance to be rolled or pounded into thin sheets (aluminum can be rolled into thin sheets to make foil)

Answer 6

malleability