Here are the definitions of the terms and an example of a material that exhibits each property:
- Brittleness: A material that is brittle will break or crack easily under stress. An example of a brittle material is glass.
- Ductility: A ductile material can be drawn into thin wires. An example of a ductile material is copper.
- Hardness: A hard material is resistant to scratching or indentation. An example of a hard material is diamond.
- Malleability: A malleable material can be hammered or pressed into thin sheets. An example of a malleable material is gold.
- Toughness: A tough material is resistant to breaking under impact. An example of a tough material is rubber.