Materials Technology Overview
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What is the primary focus of materials technology?

  • Developing new scientific theories
  • Analyzing biological systems
  • Studying the history of materials
  • Selecting and testing engineering materials (correct)
  • What are atoms according to the text?

  • Building blocks of materials (correct)
  • The smallest parts of a molecule
  • Elements that can't be broken down
  • Invisible entities with unknown properties
  • What is a common method mentioned for bonding atoms together?

  • Employing magnetic fields
  • Creating electrical charges
  • Forming chemical bonds (correct)
  • Using gravitational forces
  • Why is it necessary to classify materials according to their attributes?

    <p>To understand their properties and characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as a basis for classifying materials?

    <p>Empirical data or theoretical basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of elements?

    <p>They have a fixed atomic number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of an atom determines the element it represents?

    <p>Protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are isotopes different from normal atomic forms?

    <p>They are characterized by varying atomic numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of transition elements?

    <p>They have complete subshells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the atomic size of elements related to their position in the periodic table?

    <p>It decreases from left to right within a period and top to bottom within a group</p> Signup and view all the answers

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