Identifying Properties of Materials Quiz

Which property describes how much mass is contained in a given volume of a material?

• Density

• Volume

• Mass

• Weight

What is the property of a material that allows it to be stretched into a wire?

• Malleability

• Ductility

• Hardness

• Brittleness

Which of the following materials is most likely to be a good insulator of electricity?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Rubber

• Iron

What term describes the ability of a material to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets?

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Elasticity

• Conductivity

Which property indicates how easily a material can conduct heat?

• Insulation

• Thermal conductivity

• Density

• Solubility

What is the property of a material that allows it to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed?

• Plasticity

• Elasticity

• Brittleness

• Hardness

Which of the following is a characteristic of a brittle material?

• It can be easily shaped.

• It breaks or shatters easily.

• It can be stretched without breaking.

• It conducts electricity well.

What property of a material describes its ability to dissolve in a liquid?

• Solubility

• Density

• Conductivity

• Malleability

Which of the following materials is known for its high hardness?

• Wood

• Glass

• Rubber

• Plastic

What is the term for the ability of a material to conduct electricity?

• Insulation

• Conductivity

• Malleability

• Density