Mastering Material Science

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Which term refers to the arrangement of atoms or ions in a material?

Synthesis
Processing
Structure (correct)
Composition

What does synthesis refer to?

The process of making materials from chemicals (correct)
The arrangement of atoms or ions in a material
The chemical make-up of a material
The process of shaping materials

What does processing involve?

Changing the properties of materials (correct)
The process of making materials from chemicals
The chemical make-up of a material
The arrangement of atoms or ions in a material

What does microstructure refer to?

<p>The structure of a material at the microscopic length scale (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between materials science and materials engineering?

<p>Materials science focuses on the relationships between microstructure, synthesis and processing, and properties of materials, while materials engineering applies these principles to design and create materials for specific applications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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