Matter


  1. What special property of matter is described?

1. The ability of solids to break easily (brittleness)
2. The ability of solids to be hammered into very thin wires (ductility)
3. The ability of solids to be stretched or squeezed (elasticity)
4. The ability of solids to be hammered and shaped without breaking (malleability)
5. The ability of solids to withstand pressure (strength)
6. The ability of liquids to evaporate easily (volatility)
7. How hard or how easily the liquids flow (viscosity)

  1. What special property of matter is common among the following?
1. bridge, wall, cabinet (strength)
2. gold, aluminum, clay (malleability)
3. stone, steel, diamond (hardness)
4. acetone, cologne, alcohol (volatility)
5. glass, mirror, ceramic plate (brittleness)
6. tar, syrup, catsup (viscosity)

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