Property Meanings

Question 1

Brittle

Answer 1

Snaps, rather than changing shape, when stressed

Question 2

Stiff

Answer 2

Difficult to bend or stretch

Question 3

Strong

Answer 3

Hard to pull apart or crush

Question 4

Hard

Answer 4

Difficult to dent or scratch

Question 5

Flexible

Answer 5

Bends easily without snapping or breaking

Question 6

Durable

Answer 6

Lasts a long time and does not wear out

Question 7

Density

Answer 7

Mass per unit volume of material

Question 8

Tough

Answer 8

Absorbs energy and changes shape when stressed

Question 9

Malleable

Answer 9

Able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking

Question 10

Conductor

Answer 10

An object or material that allows the flow of heat or charge in one or more directions

Question 11

Insulator

Answer 11

An object or material that does not allow the flow of heat or charge in one or more directions

Question 12

Tensile strength

Answer 12

How much a material or object can resist a pulling force

Question 13

Compressive strength

Answer 13

How much a material or object can resist a pushing force

Question 14

Strength

Answer 14

How good a material is at resisting a force