Materials

Made from soft substances, which when heated become hard and brittle.

It is an example of a starting soft material.

Which physical process makes clay become rigid?

Which type of change occurs that makes the composition of the material different in ceramics?

The following property is NOT present in ceramics

• heat resistant

• strong under compression

• soft

• brittle

Why do we need to coat ceramics when used as kitchen ware?

In which part of the car does ceramics have a technical use?

• Radiator

• Frame

• Air filter

• catalytic converter

Example of ceramic material used in ancient china to make sculptures.

Basic unit that makes up a polymer.

An example of natural polymer made by worms and used in fabrics.