Question

matching. match the term on the left with the statement that best describes it on the right.

a material that can conduct electricity and heat
a material that is made up of a combination of different materials - each material is visible in the final product and each add different properties
a material made of nonmetals; some are plastic and some are elastic
a material made of a metal and a nonmetal; light does not pass through and they are brittle
a material that is very brittle but is amorphous and light can pass through it

1. ceramic
2. composite
3. metal
4. polymer
5. glass

Explanation:

1. Ceramic: A material that is very brittle but is amorphous and light can pass through it. Ceramics are typically brittle, amorphous (non - crystalline in some cases like glass - ceramic but traditional ceramics have this property), and some are translucent or allow light passage.
2. Composite: A material that is made up of a combination of different materials - each material is visible in the final product and each add different properties. Composites are made by combining two or more distinct materials to get combined properties.
3. Metal: A material that can conduct electricity and heat. Metals are known for their high electrical and thermal conductivity.
4. Polymer: A material made of nonmetals; some are plastic and some are elastic. Polymers are organic (mostly non - metallic) materials with properties like plasticity and elasticity.
5. Glass: A material made of a metal and a nonmetal; light does not pass through and they are brittle. Glass is made from silica (non - metal) and metal oxides, and it is brittle and often opaque or translucent (but the description here might be referring to some types of glass or a general description for matching).

Answer:

1. ceramic - a material that is very brittle but is amorphous and light can pass through it
2. composite - a material that is made up of a combination of different materials - each material is visible in the final product and each add different properties
3. metal - a material that can conduct electricity and heat
4. polymer - a material made of nonmetals; some are plastic and some are elastic
5. glass - a material made of a metal and a nonmetal; light does not pass through and they are brittle