Synthetic Materials

A common synthetic material that is found almost everywhere is _________________.

• coal

• lumber

• plastic

• aerogel

When two substances combine to form a new substance, a _________________ has occurred.

• chemical reaction

• physical reaction

• mixture

• solution

______________ is an example of a synthetic fabric.

• Wool

• Silk

• Cotton

• Nylon

Failing to recycle plastics can lead to ______________.

• renewable materials

• pollution

• extra bottles around the house

• new materials

_______________ is (are) made from recycled cooking oil.

• Gasoline

• Lipstick

• Biodiesel

• Leggings

Synthetic materials are found in this food item.

• Gum

• Fruit smoothie

• Fresh milk

• Organic eggs

During a chemical reaction, atoms are _____________.

• left alone

• left in the original molecules

• completely destroyed

• rearranged

Aerogel is a synthetic material found on ______________.

• race cars

• medicines

• space craft

• tennis shoes

Scientists are trying to make degradable plastics called _____________.

• bioplastics

• biodiesel

• biodegradable

• biology

Synthetic materials are made by ______________.

• aliens

• humans

• farmers

• nature