Physical properties of matter

Question 1

Definition of physical properties

Answer 1

Physical cproperties are characteristics that can be detected by using our five senses or a measuring instrument

Question 2

Definition of flexibility

Answer 2

Flexibility is the ability to bend without breaking and to return to its original size and shape after bending

Question 3

Definition of hardness

Answer 3

Hardness is the ability to withsrand scratches

Question 4

Definition of melting point

Answer 4

Melting point is the temperature ar which a substance changes in state from solid to liquid

Question 5

Definition of boiling point

Answer 5

Boiling point is the temperature at which a substance changes in state from liquid to gas

Question 6

Definition of strength

Answer 6

Strength is the ability to support a heavy load without changing its shape permanently

Question 7

Definition of electrical conductivity

Answer 7

Electrical conductivity is a measure of how easily electricity passes through it

Question 8

Definition of thermal conductivity

Answer 8

Thermal conductivity is a measure of how easilt heat ppasses through it

Question 9

Definition of density

Answer 9

Density of a substance is the quality of matter packed in proportion to its value

Question 10

Definition of length

Answer 10

Length is the measure of distance between two specific points

Question 11

Definition of mass

Answer 11

Mass is the measure of quantity of matter in a substance

Question 12

1st difference between mass and weight

Answer 12

Mass is a measure of the qquantity of matter in a substance but weight is a measure of gravitational force acting on a mass