Properties of materials Flashcards
Shape
Particular form of an object.
Weight
Force exerted on the body by gravity.
Buoyant
Ability to float.
Viscosity
Fluids resistance to flow.
Colour
Hue of a substance as perceived by humans.
Conductor
Ability of a substance to transfer heat or electricity.
Malleable
Ability of a metal to be pulled into a wire.
Lustre
Gentle sheen or soft glow.
Magnetic
Ability of some materials to attract iron.
Soluble
Ability to dissolve.
Ductile
Ability of a substance to be pulled into a wire.
Texture
Feel or appearance of an object or substance.
Size
Dimensions or magnitude of an object.
Temperature
Amount of heat presented in an object.
Flexibility
Ability to bend without breaking.
Solid
Firm and stable in shape.
Observable
Able to be noticed or perceived.
Measurable
Able to be measured or quantified.
Matter
Physical substance that occupies space.
Material
Matter from which something is or can be made.