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What property describes a substance that is easily broken?
What property describes a substance that is easily broken?
- Malleability
- Brittleness (correct)
- Ductility
- Luster
Which term is used to describe the quality of a substance that allows it to shine by reflecting light?
Which term is used to describe the quality of a substance that allows it to shine by reflecting light?
- Luster (correct)
- Opacity
- Clarity
- Texture
What is the term for the characteristic that describes how something smells?
What is the term for the characteristic that describes how something smells?
- Flavor
- Aroma
- Odor (correct)
- Scent
Which characteristic would NOT be associated with a mineral that exhibits luster?
Which characteristic would NOT be associated with a mineral that exhibits luster?
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Which of the following correctly defines brittleness in terms of material properties?
Which of the following correctly defines brittleness in terms of material properties?
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Study Notes
Brittleness
- A material that is brittle is easily broken or damaged.
- Breaking can cause a brittle substance to be destroyed.
Luster
- Luster describes how a substance reflects light.
- A substance with luster may appear shiny, glassy, glossy, or glittery.
Odor
- Odor refers to the smell of a substance.
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