5.5A Physical Property Review

Front

What is a material that allows energy to flow through it easily?

Back

Conductor

Front

Why is copper used in electrical wires?

Back

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

Front

What is an example of a good conductor of heat?

Back

Gold ring

Front

What physical property did students use to sort a metal fork and a penny?

Back

Magnetic and not magnetic

Front

What does relative density measure?

Back

The amount of matter packed into a given space compared to its ability to sink or float in water.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow energy to flow through it easily.

Front

Give an example of an insulator.

Back

Plastic spoon.

Front

What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

Back

Conductors allow energy to flow easily, while insulators do not.

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

A physical property that describes the ability of a material to attract or repel magnets.

Front

What is a physical property of matter?

Back

A characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the substance.