Properties of Materials

Strength is the ability to withstand forces without ________.

Which property is the ability to withstand scratching, abrasion or denting? E.g. High-carbon steel used to make tools/drill bits etc.

If a material is tough, it is hard to _______ or snap—the material changes shape a bit instead.

Elastic materials can stretch and return to their original shape. E.g. _______ has good elasticity.

Materials that are malleable can be bent and _______. E.g. Metal can be hammered into thin sheets without breaking.

Ductile materials can be drawn into a _______. E.g. Copper.

Electrical conductors let electricity travel through them easily e.g. metals. Electrical _______, like plastic don't.

Thermal conductors let heat travel through them easily e.g. metals. Thermal _______ , like wood and plastic don't.

Materials with a high fusibility have _______ melting points. So that only a small amount of heating is required to convert these materials to liquids. E.g. solder has a higher fusibility than the metals that are being soldered together with it.

The density of a material is a measure of its mass per unit _______.