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Properties of Materials

1. Match up the descriptions on the left-hand side with their opposites on the right.

Hard • • Dull
Rigid • • Absorbent
Strong • • Electrical Insulator
Rough • • Opaque
Shiny • • Smooth
Brittle • • Flexible
Transparent • • Thermal Insulator
Waterproof • • Soft
Electrical Conductor • • Weak
Thermal Conductor • • Tough

2. Identify the words from the lists above described here.

a. Bendy _________________

b. Will shatter easily _________________

c. Will let light through _________________

d. Not very reflective _________________

3. Use words from the lists to describe each of these materials

a. Wood ________________________________________________________

b. Glass ________________________________________________________

c. Wool ________________________________________________________

d. Aluminum foil _________________________________________________

e. Plastic _______________________________________________________

f. Tissue _______________________________________________________

g. Leather ______________________________________________________

h. Paper ________________________________________________________

i. Diamond ______________________________________________________

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