Material Properties

Question 1

Fusibility

Answer 1

Ability to change to a liquid when heated to a specific temperature (melting point)

Question 2

Conductivity

Answer 2

The ability to conduct electrical current and/or heat

Question 3

Thermal expansion

Answer 3

The amount that a material expands when heated

Question 4

Strength

Answer 4

Ability to withstand force without breaking or permanently deforming

Question 5

Hardness

Answer 5

Ability to resist abrasive wear and indentation

Question 6

Toughness

Answer 6

Ability to withstand sudden shocks and blows without breaking

Question 7

Durability

Answer 7

Ability to withstand wear and tear over time

Question 8

Elasticity

Answer 8

Ability to bend and flex when subjected to force and return to its original shape when force is removed

Question 9

Plasticity

Answer 9

Ability to permanently change shape with the application of force without breaking

Question 10

Malleability

Answer 10

Ability to change shape permanently with the application of compressive force

Question 11

Ductility

Answer 11

Ability to change shape permanently by the application of tensile force

Question 12

Stability

Answer 12

The ability to resist changes in shape and size over time

Question 13

Density

Answer 13

The mass per unit of volume