Ch.8 L.2 Flashcards
1
Q
Conductivity
A
The degree to which heat or electricity flows through a substance.
2
Q
Insulator
A
Something that resists the flow of energy, electricity, or sound.
3
Q
Super Conductor
A
A material that loses all resistance to electrical flow or extremely low temperatures.
4
Q
Malleable
A
Capable of being rolled or pounded into flat sheets.
5
Q
Ductile
A
Capable of being drawn out into wire or thread.
6
Q
Corrosion
A
The gradual weakening and wearing away of something, usually due to a chemical reaction.
7
Q
Metals
A
A substance that conducts heat and electricity.
