Properties of Materials

The ability of the material to float.

• Buoyancy

• Density

• Absorbency

• Toughness

The ability of the material to allow electricity to pass through it.

• Electrical insulators

• Heat insulators

• Electrical conductivity

• Heat conductivity

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The ability of the material to withstand repeated forces applied to it without breaking.

• Toughness

• Hardness

• Strength

• Elasticity

The buoyancy of a material is due to their _________.

• Flexibility

• Elasticity

• Density

• Strength

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A rubber band is elastic and it can be _______________

• opaque

• stretched

• transparent

• soft

________________ materials can support heavy weights without breaking

• strong

• float

• rough

• smooth

The aquarium is made of glass and it is ___________________. we can see the fish in it.

• opaque

• transparent

• rough

• soft

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What is this object made of?

• Wool

• Plastic

• Glass

• Metal

Which property is most important for a raincoat?

• rigid

• hard

• waterproof

• transparent

Why is a chair made of metal a good choice?

• It is tall

• It is silver

• It is stretchy

• It is strong

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