Properties (definitions)

Question 1

Conductivity

Answer 1

The ability of a material to conduct heat or electrical energy.

Question 2

Strength

Answer 2

The ability of a material to withstand a force without breaking or bending.

Question 3

Fusibility

Answer 3

The ability of a material to change into a liquid or molten state when heated to its melting point

Question 4

Elasticity

Answer 4

The ability of a material to bend and then return to its original shape and size.

Question 5

Plasticity

Answer 5

The ability of a material to permanently change in shape malleability is the ability of a material to permanently deform in all directions without cracking.

Question 6

Ductility

Answer 6

The ability of a material to deform, usually by stretching along its length hardness is the ability of a material to resist wear, scratching and indentation toughness is the ability of a material to withstand blows or sudden shocks without breaking.

Question 7

Durability

Answer 7

The ability of a material to withstand wear, especially as a result of weathering.

Question 8

Malleability

Answer 8

The ability of a material to permanently deform in all directions without cracking.

Question 9

Hardness

Answer 9

The ability of a material to resist wear, scratching and indentation.

Question 10

Toughness

Answer 10

The ability of a material to withstand blows or sudden shocks without breaking.