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Quiz No. 1
Introduction to CMT
Directions: Identify the following items. Write the correct answer before each number.

____________1. It refers to the arrangement of atoms or ions in the material.

____________2. The structure at a microscopic level is known as?

____________3. The chemical make-up of a material.

____________4. The process by which materials are made from naturally occurring or other chemicals.

____________5. A special class of materials obtained by forming a glass and then heat treating it
to form small crystals.

____________6. A field of science that emphasizes studies of relationships between the

microstructure, synthesis and processing, and properties of materials.

____________7. An element that has metallic bonding and generally good ductility, strength, and
electrical conductivity.
____________8. An amorphous material derived from the molten state, typically, but not always, based
on silica.
____________9. Mass per unit volume of a material, usually expressed in units of g/cm3 or lb/in.3

____________10. Polymers containing other additives.

____________11. The process by which organic molecules are joined into giant molecules, or polymers.

____________12. Different ways for shaping materials into useful components or changing their
properties.
____________13. Characteristics such as color, elasticity, electrical or thermal conductivity,
magnetism, and optical behavior that generally are not significantly influenced by forces acting on
a material.
____________14. The process by which materials are made from naturally occurring or other chemicals.

____________15. A crystalline material that is made of only one crystal.

____________16. A metallic material that is obtained by chemical combinations of different elements.

____________17. A group of materials formed from mixtures of metals, ceramics, or polymers in such
a manner that unusual combinations of properties are obtained.

ENUMERATION (18-25)
For each of the following classes of materials, give two specific examples that are a regular part of your
life:
(a) metals;
(b) ceramics;
(c) polymers; and
(d) semiconductors.
Answer Key:
1. Structure
2. Microstructure
3. Composition
4. Synthesis
5. Glass-ceramics
6. Material Science
7. Metal
8. Glass
9. Density
10. Plastics
11. Polymerization
12. Processing
13. Physical Properties
14. Synthesis
15. Single Crystal
16. Alloy
17. Composites

For ceramics: Tiles, table wares such as plates, cups. Toilets, sinks
For metal: Selfie sticks, steel tables, steel chairs, steel benches
For Polymers: Plastics (bottles, spoons forks)
For semiconductors: Laptops, cellphones, consoles, any electronic devices