WorksheetsIntro to Material Science Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is a ceramic?
Kevlar
Glass
Carbon fibre
Steel
Which of the following is a polymer?
Quartz
PVC
Concrete
Aluminum
Which of the following is an example of a metal alloy?
Steel
Gold
Silver
Oxygen
What holds positively charged metal ions together in metallic bonding?
A "sea" of delocalised electrons
Covalent bonds
Ionic bonds
Hydrogen bonds
Which property describes the ability of metals to conduct heat?
Thermally conductive
Electrically conductive
Brittle
Transparent
Which of the following is NOT a metal alloy?
Gold
Bronze
Steel
Cu-Ni alloy
Which of the following is a property of metals that allows them to be drawn into wires?
Ductility
Brittleness
Transparency
Non-conductivity
Which metal is used for making tools?
Steel
Aluminum
Copper
Silver
What is shared between atoms in covalent bonding?
Protons
Neutrons
Electrons
Nuclei
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of polymers?
Ductile
Heavy
Lightweight
Chemically stable
Which property allows polymers to be used in various applications?
High density
Chemical stability
Brittle nature
Heavy weight
Which property is NOT associated with ceramics?
Wear resistant
Chemical stability
High electrical conductivity
High melting points
Which of the following is NOT a property of ceramics?
Wear resistant
High melting points
High flexibility
Good insulators
Ceramics are used in which of the following household applications?
Tables
Toilet bowls
Cutlery
Dishwashers
What is the main component of concrete used in construction?
Fiberglass
Carbon fiber
Cement
Wood
Which of the following materials is known for its high electrical conductivity?
Glass
Rubber
Copper
Wood
What type of bonding is primarily responsible for the strength of metals?
Ionic bonding
Covalent bonding
Metallic bonding
Hydrogen bonding
Ceramics are used for plates, bowls and cups because they are:
light
strong
wear-resistant
ductile
Surfboards are typically made of a foam core, a fiberglass layer and a resin coating. This is called a _________ material.
mixed
ceramic
Mechanical testing gives us information on a material's
strength properties
