This document discusses natural and manufactured materials. It begins by defining what materials are made of at the atomic level, including elements, compounds, and mixtures. Natural materials are obtained directly from natural sources like plants and animals, while manufactured materials are synthetic versions created by humans. The document outlines several key properties of different materials like hardness, flexibility, and conductivity. It also explains how scientists can combine elements to produce new materials and provides several examples of natural and synthetic compounds. Overall, the document provides an introduction to different types of materials and their basic properties.
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Topic 8 Natural Materials and Manufactured or Man Made Materials
This document discusses natural and manufactured materials. It begins by defining what materials are made of at the atomic level, including elements, compounds, and mixtures. Natural materials are obtained directly from natural sources like plants and animals, while manufactured materials are synthetic versions created by humans. The document outlines several key properties of different materials like hardness, flexibility, and conductivity. It also explains how scientists can combine elements to produce new materials and provides several examples of natural and synthetic compounds. Overall, the document provides an introduction to different types of materials and their basic properties.
This document discusses natural and manufactured materials. It begins by defining what materials are made of at the atomic level, including elements, compounds, and mixtures. Natural materials are obtained directly from natural sources like plants and animals, while manufactured materials are synthetic versions created by humans. The document outlines several key properties of different materials like hardness, flexibility, and conductivity. It also explains how scientists can combine elements to produce new materials and provides several examples of natural and synthetic compounds. Overall, the document provides an introduction to different types of materials and their basic properties.