Properties of materials Flashcards

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Shape

A

Particular form of an object.

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Weight

A

Force exerted on the body by gravity.

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Buoyant

A

Ability to float.

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Viscosity

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Fluids resistance to flow.

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Colour

A

Hue of a substance as perceived by humans.

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Conductor

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Ability of a substance to transfer heat or electricity.

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Malleable

A

Ability of a metal to be pulled into a wire.

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Lustre

A

Gentle sheen or soft glow.

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Magnetic

A

Ability of some materials to attract iron.

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Soluble

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Ability to dissolve.

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Ductile

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Ability of a substance to be pulled into a wire.

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Texture

A

Feel or appearance of an object or substance.

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Size

A

Dimensions or magnitude of an object.

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14
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Temperature

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Amount of heat presented in an object.

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15
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Flexibility

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Ability to bend without breaking.

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Solid

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Firm and stable in shape.

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Observable

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Able to be noticed or perceived.

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Measurable

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Able to be measured or quantified.

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Matter

A

Physical substance that occupies space.

20
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Material

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Matter from which something is or can be made.