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WorksheetsSynthetic Materials: Mastery Test
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 11mins
The process of making alloys involves (a) (cooling,
heating, mixing)
pure metals to remove impurities.
To create an alloy pure metals are (a) (broken down, cooled, mixed) with other components.
Drill bits are attached to power drills to make holes. Drill bits are made because they’re hard and resistant to corrosion.
alloys
ceramics
composites
plastics
The bodies and handles of power drills are made of ________________ because they’re good insulators.
alloys
composites
plastics
ceramics
The item is made from synthetic materials. Identify the property (or properties) associated with each material.
brittle (shatters into many pieces)
The item is made from synthetic materials. Identify the property (or properties) associated with each material.
conducts heat
The item is made from synthetic materials. Identify the property (or properties) associated with each material.
insulates from heat
Check each each material that is a composite.
plywood
plastic
concrete
nylon
paper
Check each each material that is a polymer.
plywood
plastic
concrete
nylon
paper
Match the synthetic materials with the processes used to make them.
synthetic polymer
heating clay and sand at high temperatures
using oil and gas as starting materials
mixing a metal element with other elements
Match the synthetic materials with the processes used to make them.
alloy
heating clay and sand at high temperatures
using oil and gas as starting materials
mixing a metal element with other elements
Match the synthetic materials with the processes used to make them.
ceramic
heating clay and sand at high temperatures
using oil and gas as starting materials
mixing a metal element with other elements
Which two statements about composite materials are true?
They’re made up of more than one substance.
They have the same or similar properties as the materials used to make them.
They’re always made of metal.
They’re readily available in nature.
Which characteristic is not a characteristic of plastic?
easy to mold
good conductor of heat
lightweight and durable
repels water
Which statement about polymers is true?
Polymers are substances that have relatively large molecules.
Oil and gas are the starting materials for making all polymers.
Fabrics such as cotton and silk are synthetic polymers.
All polymers are obtained from living organisms.
Which statement about cellulose is true?
It’s a synthetic polymer.
It’s a raw material used to make plastic.
It’s produced using oil and gas.
It’s used to make paper products.
Which item is made from a synthetic material?
cotton pants
leather jacket
frying pan
wicker basket
