Material Properties

Materials have different properties that make them useful for different jobs. Here are some properties that materials have

1.Transparent or opaque

Transparent materials do let light through (you can see through them). Opaque materials do not let any light through (you cannot see through them).

2. Waterproof

Waterproof materials do not let water through and do not soak up water.

3. Strong

Strong materials are very difficult to break.

4. Flexible

Flexible materials are easy to bend.

5. Hard

Hard materials are difficult to scratch.

6. Magnetic

Magnetic materials are attracted to magnets.

7. Conductors

Some materials are good conductors of heat. This means heat can travel through them easily. Some materials are good conductors of electricity. This means electricity can travel through them easily.