7.4 - 3 Synthetic Materials

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Nylon is a synthetic, plastic polymer made from __________.

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Petroleum

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What is a physical property?

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Characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the substance; for example, color, melting point, or conductivity.

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What does renewable mean?

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An energy resource that is replaceable by natural means.

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From which natural substance is stainless steel made?

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Iron

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What is a chemical property?

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Characteristics that can only be observed or measured when atoms of matter rearrange during a chemical change.

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What are synthetic materials?

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Materials made from one or more natural substances that undergo a chemical process.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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Color, melting point, or conductivity.

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What is the main difference between physical and chemical properties?

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Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance, while chemical properties can only be observed during a chemical change.

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What is the primary source of nylon production?

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Petroleum.

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What is the significance of renewable resources?

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They can be replenished naturally and are sustainable over time.