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The ability of a material to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets without breaking describes this property.
- Brittleness
- Malleability
- Elasticity
- Viscosity
Glass, brick, and porcelain belong to this category of typically hard, brittle materials formed at high temperatures.
- Metals
- Polymers
- Ceramics
- Semiconductors
Plastics, rubber, and nylon are examples of this material class made of long chain-like molecules.
- Metals
- Ceramics
- Composites
- Polymers
This property measures how well a material resists scratching or indentation.
- Hardness
- Toughness
- Stiffness
- Strength
Carbon fiber reinforced plastic is an example of this material type that combines two or more different materials.
- Alloys
- Ceramics
- Composites
- Polymers
Steel is created by adding this element to iron, making it stronger and harder.
- Copper
- Carbon
- Chromium
- Nickel
This precious metal is prized for jewelry because it does not tarnish or corrode in air.
- Gold
- Silver
- Copper
- Iron
The ability of a material to be drawn into thin wires without breaking describes this property.
- Malleability
- Brittleness
- Ductility
- Rigidity
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