Physical Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Fusibility
A
To be able to melt(turn into a liquid) at a certain temperature
2
Q
Density
A
Mass per unit volume
3
Q
Electricity conductivity
A
Allow current to pass through the material easily
4
Q
Electricity insulators
A
Resist current passing through the material
5
Q
Semi-conductors
A
Allowing current to pass through under certain conditions
6
Q
Thermal conductivity
A
How easily heat flows through the material
7
Q
Thermal insulators
A
Prevent heat flowing through the material
8
Q
Thermal expansion
A
Materials generally expand and contract due to changes in temperature
9
Q
Opaque
A
Does not allow light to pass through it
10
Q
Translucent
A
Allow some light to shine through it
11
Q
Transparent
A
Clear
12
Q
Ferrous metals
A
These contain iron are the most common group of materials to have this property
