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Chemistry unit C4 > Classes of Materials > Flashcards

Classes of Materials Flashcards

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Ceramics

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A solid and brittle material (breaks easily)

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Metals

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A conductor of electricity; crystalline structure with metallic lustre

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Composite

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Two or more materials joined together to make a new material with unique properties

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Polymers

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A material made up of very long molecules (monomers) formed by joining lots of small molecules together

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Examples of ceramics

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Bricks, glass, plates, plant pots, vases

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Examples of metals

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Cutlery, cars, jewellery

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Examples of composites

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Tennis rackets, frying pans, helicopter rotor blades

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Examples of polymers

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Bags, clothes, computers

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Chemistry unit C4 (2 decks)

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