Chapter 1 - Introduction

Question 1

Types of Plastics

Answer 1

Thermoplastics and Thermoset plastics

Question 2

Types of Metals

Answer 2

Ferrous & Non-Ferrous (within both there is pure and alloys)

Question 3

Timbers

Answer 3

Hardwoods and Softwoods

Question 4

What does the distribution of electrons affect?

Answer 4

electric, magnetic, thermal, optical, behavior and corrosion resistance

Question 5

What does Bonding determine?

Answer 5

This determines the type of material

Question 6

What does the positioning of the atoms affect?

Answer 6

The mechanical properties

Question 7

Types of properties

Answer 7

Mechanical and Physico-Chemical

Question 8

Metals make up

Answer 8

Valence electrons are detached from atoms
spread in an electron sea.
strong, ductile, conductive

Question 9

list Physical properties

Answer 9

density, cost, appearance

Question 10

list Mechanical Properties

Answer 10

Strength, ductility, elasticity, plasticity

Question 11

list Electrical & Magnetic Properties

Answer 11

Conductivity, response to electric and magnetic fields

Question 12

list Thermal Properties

Answer 12

transmission of heat & heat capacity

Question 13

list Optical Properties

Answer 13

Transmission and scattering of light

Question 14

Chemical Property

Answer 14

Corrosion resistance