Exploring Properties of Matter

What is flammability?

• Flammability is the ability of a substance to dissolve in water.

• Flammability is the ability of a substance to catch fire and burn.

• Flammability refers to the temperature at which a substance melts.

• Flammability is the measure of a substance's weight.

Define biodegradability.

• Biodegradability is the capacity of a material to decompose naturally through the action of living organisms.

• Biodegradability refers to the process of recycling materials into new products.

• Biodegradability is the measure of a material's resistance to decomposition.

• Biodegradability is the ability of a material to remain unchanged indefinitely.

What does brittleness mean?

• Brittleness refers to a material's ability to bend without breaking.

• Brittleness is the tendency of a material to break easily without significant deformation.

• Brittleness means a material can withstand high pressure without damage.

• Brittleness is the property of a material to absorb energy before fracturing.

What is the property of a material that allows it to float or sink?

• Weight

• Density

• Mass

• Volume

Explain ductility.

• Ductility refers to a material's resistance to fracture under pressure.

• Ductility is the ability of a material to deform plastically under tensile stress.

• Ductility is the ability of a material to conduct electricity.

• Ductility is the measure of a material's density and weight.

What is elasticity in materials?

• Elasticity is the weight of a material when stretched.

• Elasticity is the measure of a material's density.

• Elasticity refers to the temperature at which a material melts.

• Elasticity is the ability of a material to return to its original shape after deformation.

What does flexibility refer to in materials?

• Flexibility is the weight of a material.

• Flexibility refers to the hardness of a material.

• Flexibility is the temperature at which a material melts.

• Flexibility refers to the ability of a material to bend or deform without breaking.

How is hardness defined in terms of matter?

• Hardness is the ability of a material to conduct heat.

• Hardness is the measure of a material's weight.

• Hardness is the resistance of a material to deformation or scratching.

• Hardness refers to the color and texture of a material.

What is malleability?

• Malleability refers to a material's resistance to deformation.

• Malleability is the process of melting metals.

• Malleability is the ability to conduct electricity.

• Malleability is the ability of a material to be shaped or formed by hammering or rolling.

What does porosity mean?

• Porosity is the measure of the empty spaces in a material.

• Porosity is the color variation in a material.

• Porosity is the strength of a material under pressure.

• Porosity refers to the density of a material.