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Materials and Their Uses Mo6-L1a: The Properties of Materials
Lesson 1

malleability
the ability of a material to have its shape formed into
In this topic, you will learn the following a thin sheet by hammering or rolling.
lessons:

Mo.6–L1a: The Properties of Materials
Mo.6–L1b: Metals and Non-Metals

The Properties of Materials
Mo6-L1a

KEY CONCEPTS:
1. What are the physical properties of matter? density
a measure of how compact the mass in a substance
or object is.
Vocabulary A-Z

Let us learn some vocabulary

physical property
A characteristic of matter that can be observed and
measured without changing the composition of the
matter.
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Physical Properties

Length Mass Color A physical property is a characteristic of matter that
can be observed and measured without changing the
composition of the matter

Luster Elasticity Density

ductility
the ability of a material to have its shape changed by
being drawn out into wire or thread. We use physical properties to describe or classify
matter.

We choose materials based on their physical
properties to make products.

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