s1 physical properties of matter (materials)

Question 1

name the main classes of materials

Answer 1

1. ceramic
2. metal
3. glass
4. fibres
5. plastic

Question 2

name the physical properties of ceramic

Answer 2

1. made from clay
2. poor conductor of electricity
3. hard
4. can be moulded into shapes
5. does not corrode
6. has a high melting point
7. brittle

Question 3

name the physical properties of metal

Answer 3

1. shiny
2. good conductor of electricity
3. good conductor of heat
4. can be moulded into shapes (malleable)
5. can be bent without breaking (ductile/flexible)
6. high resistance to corrosion
7. strong
8. low density
9. sonorous

Question 4

name the physical properties of glass

Answer 4

1. transparent
2. poor conductor of electricity
3. poor conductor of heat
4. can be moulded into shapes
5. has a high melting point
6. brittle
7. hard

Question 5

name the physical properties of plastic

Answer 5

1. low density
2. does not corrode
3. can be moulded into shapes
4. has a low melting point
5. poor conductor of electricity
6. poor conductor of heat

Question 6

name the physical properties of fibre

Answer 6

1. can be spun into threads and woven into fabrics
2. able to absorb dyes
3. poor conductors of electricity
4. poor conductors of heat
5. strong
6. flexible