C2 Material Choices-3 Flashcards
1
Q
We chose polymers with different properties so they are…
A
Suited to a particular use
2
Q
A good property for a coat
A bad property for a coat
A
Non-porous, flexible etc
Porous, hard, etc
3
Q
Different properties of polymers depend on how their…… are arranged and held together
A
molecules
4
Q
How will a polymer affect a molecule with strong forces between them.
- Strength
- Stiffness
- Hardness
- Melting point
A
1.Stronger
2.Stiffer
3.Harder
4.Higher
This is because more energy is needed to break the bonds
5
Q
Making modifications to the polymers produce changes to their properties like..«<Know that
A
Affect: chain length
Cross-linking
Plasticizes
Increased Crystallinity