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What is the primary focus of materials technology?
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?
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?
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?
Why is it necessary to classify materials according to their attributes?
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What is highlighted as a basis for classifying materials?
What is highlighted as a basis for classifying materials?
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What is the defining characteristic of elements?
What is the defining characteristic of elements?
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Which part of an atom determines the element it represents?
Which part of an atom determines the element it represents?
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How are isotopes different from normal atomic forms?
How are isotopes different from normal atomic forms?
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What is the defining characteristic of transition elements?
What is the defining characteristic of transition elements?
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How is the atomic size of elements related to their position in the periodic table?
How is the atomic size of elements related to their position in the periodic table?
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