WorksheetsCeramics and polymers
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 2mins
Examples of natural polymers are:
Cotton, wool and rubber
CFRP, nylon and resin
Brick, cement and clay
What type of material is a house brick?
Ceramic
Polymer
Composite
Why is reinforced concrete a good building material?
It is very lightweight
It is waterproof
It is strong and flexible
What type of material is reinforced concrete?
Composite
Ceramic
Polymer
The properties of a composite material is.....
are the properties of the most reactive material in the mixture
are completely new properties
are combination of the properties of the materials in the mixture
An example of a synthetic polymer is ____.
wool
PVC
rubber
cotton
Ceramics are used for insulating electrical power lines because.......
They have high melting points
They do not conduct electricity
They have low melting points
They are strong and durable
Which of the following is NOT TRUE for chemical properties of ceramics?
They do not react with water
They have similar properties to each other
They do not react with acids or alkalis
They react with water, acids and alkalis
Which of the following is a property of polymers?
They are always brittle
They can be flexible
They conduct electricity
What is a common use for ceramics in construction?
As a conductor of electricity
As a thermal insulator
As a flexible material
Which material is known for its high tensile strength?
Glass
Steel
Wood
