FLASHCARD S4m T9 L3: Chemical Reactions and Synthetics 24

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What is a synthetic product?

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A synthetic product is a material that is made through chemical processes, often using natural resources as a starting point, to create something with different properties than the original materials.

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What is neuroplasticity?

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Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience, learning, or injury, allowing for the formation of new neural connections.

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as plants, animals, minerals, and petroleum.

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What does it mean to replicate?

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To replicate means to copy or repeat something, often in a way that produces an identical or similar result.

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What is the starting point for creating synthetic materials?

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Synthetic materials begin with natural resources that are chemically altered to produce materials with different characteristics.

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Give an example of a synthetic material.

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An example of a synthetic material is plastic, which is made from petrochemicals.

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What is the difference between natural and synthetic products?

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Natural products are derived from nature without chemical alteration, while synthetic products are artificially created through chemical processes.

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What role do natural resources play in the production of synthetic materials?

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Natural resources provide the raw materials that are chemically transformed to create synthetic materials.

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What is an example of neuroplasticity in action?

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An example of neuroplasticity is learning to play a musical instrument, which changes the brain's structure and function.

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How do synthetic materials impact the environment?

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Synthetic materials can have negative environmental impacts, such as pollution and resource depletion, but they can also provide benefits like durability and versatility.