Matter L1 Particle Model Materials Quiz

How are ceramic materials made?

• By heating and cooling a substance
• By adding many small molecules together
• Using electricity

Which of the following is a typical use for a ceramic?

• Car
• Bathroom sink
• Clothing

What type of material is a house brick?

• Polymer
• Ceramic
• Composite

What type of material is reinforced concrete?

• Polymer
• Ceramic
• Composite

Which of the following properties applies to most ceramics?

• Lightweight
• Brittle
• Flexible

What name is given to a very long molecule made from smaller repeating units?

• Polymer
• Ceramic
• Composite

Which of the following is a polymer?

• Nylon
• Zinc
• Sulfur

Why is poly(ethene) used for plastic bags?

• It is strong and flexible
• It is a good conductor of heat
• It is a bad conductor of electricity

Why is disposing of polymers difficult?

• They are poisonous
• They do not biodegrade easily
• They are very heavy

Why is reinforced concrete a good building material?

• It is waterproof
• It is strong and flexible
• It is very lightweight