Multiple Choice
Which of the following is one way a glassy texture forms in a material?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Physical Properties
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Which term describes a substance that shatters or breaks easily?
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Volatile
B
Malleable
C
Ductile
D
Brittle
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Understand the meaning of each term related to the physical properties of substances:
Volatile refers to a substance that evaporates easily at normal temperatures.
Malleable describes a material that can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets without breaking.
Ductile means a material can be drawn into wires without breaking.
Brittle is the term used for a substance that shatters or breaks easily when subjected to stress.
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