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term 2 Properties of materials Flashcards

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What is the definition of properties

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A physical characteristic of an object for example its colour size or shape

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What is the definition of malleable

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A material able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking eg bluetack or gold

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What is the definition of transparent

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A material allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be easily seen

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What is the definition of flexible

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A material that can bend easily without breaking

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What is the definition of waterproof

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A material that does not change when it comes in contact with water eg rain jacket, glass or plastic

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What is the definition of permeable

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A material allowing liquids or gases to pass through it eg clothes

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What is the definition of conductor

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A material that conducts heat or electricity

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What is the definition of an insulator

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A material which does not easily allow the passing of heat or sound eg rubber

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What is the definition of Rigid

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A material that is unable to be bent or forced out of shape Eg steel, stone or glass

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What is the definition of biodegradable

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rots down if left in the open

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What is the definition of engineer

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A person who designs, builds or maintains engines, machines or buildings

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What is the definition of impermeable

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A material that does NOT allow liquid to pass through eg: some plastic, glass and concrete

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What is the definition of inflexible

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A material that does not bend much before breaking eg: bricks, steel, glass

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What is man-made

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Materials that do not occur in nature

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What is opaque

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A material that cannot be seen through and does not let light pass through Eg wood, steel, brick

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What is physical property

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A characteristic of an object

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What is recyclable

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A material that can be reshaped into new objects

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What is strong

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A material that does not break easily when force is applied to it eg diamond, concrete, brick

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What is transparent

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A material that can be seen through

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What is flexible

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A material able to be bent or stretched without snapping or breaking eg wool, denim, rubber

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What is absorbent

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able to soak up water Eg paper towel or sponge

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What is brittle

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easily cracked or broken Eg glass or ceramics

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What is dense

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Compact, thick and hard to pierce eg marble or cement

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What is elastic

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Can recover to original shape after being stretched eg rubber band or lycra

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What is hard?

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Firmly formed, solid and scratch resistent. Eg Steel or diamond

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What is magnetic

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Attracted to magnets Eg paperclips

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What is porous

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A material that allows water to easily pass in and out Eg Paper, cloth, limestone

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What is reflective

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Casts a reflection eg mirror

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What is soluble

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Can be dissolved eg sugar or salt

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What is translucent?

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Allows light to partially pass through eg some blinds, frosted glass

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What is Durable?

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A material that lasts along time without being damaged eg: concrete, some plastic, steel, wool, stone and wood

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