Hardness is a measure of how resistant a material is to being scratched or dented. In the field of science, hardness is an important property that helps us understand and differentiate materials.
Study Guide:
Definition: What is the definition of hardness in science?
Measuring Hardness: How is hardness measured in materials?
Mohs Scale: What is the Mohs scale of hardness and how is it used to compare different materials?
Factors Affecting Hardness: What are the factors that can affect the hardness of a material?
Importance of Hardness: Why is hardness an important property to consider in materials?
Examples: Provide examples of materials with different levels of hardness.
Use research-based evidence to propose a scientific explanation regarding how the distribution of Earth’s resources such as minerals, fossil fuels, and groundwater are the result of ongoing geoscience processes (e.g., past volcanic and hydrothermal activity, burial of organic sediments, active weathering of rock).