Structure and properties Flashcards
1
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Intermolecular forces
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the attraction between the individual molecules in a covalently bonded substance.
2
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Macromolecules
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giant covalent structure.
3
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Fullerenes
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structures formed from hexagonal rings of carbon atoms.
4
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Shape memory alloys
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mixture of metals which respond to changes in temperature.
5
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Polymers
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a substance made from very large molecules, made up of many monomers.
6
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Thermosoftening polymers
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polymer that can form extensive cross-linking between chains. They are heat resistant.
7
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Thermosetting polymers
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polymer that forms plastics which can be softened by heat and then remoulded.
8
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Nanoscience
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the study of very tiny particles or structures between 1 and 100 nanometres in size.
