Properties of Materials Flashcards
Name all 6 properties of materials and some of their subtitles.
- Strength-Compressive and Tensile
- Melting Point
- Boiling Point
- Ductility
- Flexibility
- Conductivity-Thermal and Electrical
Give the definition of Strength and its subtitles.
Strength- The ability for an object to withstand constant force.
Compressive- The constant pushing force required to break an object.
Tensile- The constant pulling force required to break an object.
Describe Melting Point.
The temperature at which a solid turns from a solid to a liquid.
Describe Boiling Point.
The temperature at which a liquid boils turning into its gaseous phase.
What is Ductility?
The ability of a material to undergo permanent deformation through pulling it along its length.
What is Flexibility?
The ability of a material to be bent easily. without breaking or deforming.
What is conductivity?
Conduction is the transfer of energy in the form of heat or electricity from one atom to another within an object by direct contact.
What is the difference between Electrical and Thermal Conductivity?
Conduction of electricity occurs due to the movement of electrically charged particles through a medium. Conduction of heat occurs when molecules increase in temperature; they vibrate, and this vibration and movement pass the heat energy to the surrounding molecules.
What is a pure substance?
A pure substance is one type of item or compounds this is in one area.
What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?
A mixture is a bunch of compounds and pure substances. A compound is two or more pure substances in an area.
What is the difference between a heterogeneous and homogeneous mixture?
A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture which you can see both pure substances or compounds. A homogeneous mixture is a mixture when you can’t see the pure substances or compounds.
