Physical Science

Chapter 25: New Materials Through Chemistry

Standardized Test Practice

1
Which of the following metals is not an alloy?
A)bronze
B)steel
C)sterling silver
D)zinc
2
Because of its light weight, many alloys used in airplane manufacture include the element _______.
A)aluminum
B)copper
C)lead
D)chromium
3
Which of these is a property of ceramics?
A)electrical conductivity
B)malleability
C)good heat insulator
D)chemical reactivity
4
The purpose of the impurity in the doped semiconductor is to

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A)improve the strength of the material.
B)reduce production costs.
C)increase the density of the crystal.
D)control conductivity.
5
The doped crystal in this illustration is a(n)

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A)n-type semiconductor.
B)alloy.
C)integrated circuit.
D)p-type semiconductor.
6
Which of the following is not a property of most plastics?
A)light weight
B)electrical conductivity
C)chemical resistance
D)waterproof
7
The fiberglass used in manufacturing boat hulls is an example of a(n) _______
A)alloy
B)ceramic
C)polymer
D)composite
8
Which of the following can be made by placing n-type and p-type semiconductors together?
A)integrated circuit
B)computer chip
C)transistor
D)composite
9
Which of these elements is used to dope silicon crystals?
A)arsenic
B)iron
C)chlorine
D)copper
10
Syntheic fibers, such as nylon, are all _______.
A)alloys
B)ceramics
C)composites
D)polymers
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