Question

How can materials be grouped together? In what ways do we classify materials?

April 25, 2024

Answer

Different materials have different properties. Materials with similar properties can be grouped together. Different types of materials can be grouped based on any of the following properties:

Appearance
Solubility
Transparency
Conductivity
Combustibility—Easily burn or not.
Attraction towards magnet

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