What is the term for an element that is generally metallic in appearance, but has properties that are midway between that of a metal and a nonmetal? A) alloy B) transistor C) semiconductor D) semimetal E) none of the above

Q: b) State TWO type of crystal structure, each with ONE example that exist in most common metals.

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Q: The band diagram of Copper is: Select one:

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Q: Which of the following is not a characteristic of metals? Group of answer choices basic oxides…

A: 1) Basic oxides Metals have basic oxides.

Q: Steel (99%+ Fe and <1% C) is an example of which type of alloy or alloy like substance? Group of…

A: Given : We have to tell is steel is which type alloy or alloy like substance.

Q: Justify that Glass is an insulating material.

A: Conducting material : The materials which conduct electricity when electricity is passed through it,…

Q: Elastic stresses can move the dislocations in the material linh the increase in its stre

A: The elastic stress field that surrounds dislocations is one of its most important features. The…

Q: List three (3) properties of metallic solid that difference from ionic solid.

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Q: a) Solid materials may exist in the crystalline form, either as a single crystal or a…

A: Crystalline material -  A crystalline material is that material in which the atoms are situated in a…

Q: Which one below is not true for mechanical properties of ceramics? The fracture strength increases…

A: The statement not correct is (a)  As the fracture strength does not increase with decrease in…

Q: b) A soft waxy solid melts over a temperature range from 120 0C to 130 0C. It doesn't dissolve in…

A: Solid is distinguished by structural rigidity and resilience to changes in shape or volume. Unlike a…

Q: Classify stainless steel according to type of matter

A: Stainless steels are classified according to their metallurgical structure :- (a) austenitic, (b)…

Q: Dr Kootsookos was cooking breakfast one day and the saucepan handle got hot and crumbled in her…

A: The polymer which is used for making saurcepan handle name is given below.

Q: (b) Sketch the salient features of diamond structure

A: Structure of diamond: The element present in diamond is carbon

Q: A material that has the ability to stretch a great deal and then return to its original dimensions…

A: In material science and physics, elasticity is the ability of a material to resist a distorting…

Q: description of granite rock

A: Granite is an example of igneous rock. It is quite rich in quartz and feldspar. Such igneous rocks…

Q: Explain the term, metals are shiny, malleable, and ductile?

A: Metals have a tendency to lose electrons in order to attain a stability or stable electronic…

Q: Which statement/s is/are true about deformation? A It is the ability of the material to store energy…

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Q: A geologist finds a mineral sample alongside a swift-flowing river. She determines that the mineral…

A: We have given that a found a mineral and she determines that the mineral is a type of quartz. That…

Q: Bronze is an alloy of copper. What is the alloying mettalic element?

A: Alloy: It is defined as a mixture of two or more elements with a certain fixed composition in which…

Q: State whether each sentence is true or false: ________ 17(a) Metals have high electrical…

A: Two unique properties of metals are their high electrical conductivities and thermal conductivities.

Q: create a concept map of graphite and diamond

A: Diamond and graphite both are allotropes of Carbon but their physical forms are different due to…

Q: Using your own words explain why ceramics are stronger and stiffer than polymers

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Q: Compare the conduction of heat in wood versus metal.

A: Thermodynamic is the study which deals with the transfer of heat. The ability of a substance to…

Q: What is the definition of a ceramic?

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Q: Increasing temperature will increase the magnetization of steel.

A: (1) Atomic bonding is weaker than metallic bonding – This statement is false  Reason – A atomic bond…

Q: A solid is heated but there is no observable change in temperature. What is the most likely…

A: A compound can exist in three-phase: solid, liquid, and gas. These phases can be changed from one…

Q: Which is superior in strength Metal or Plastic?

A: Metal is always super to plastic in case of tensile strength.  The reason for this strength in metal…

Q: water

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Q: Steel is an example of interstitial alloy .A ionic solid .B molecular solid.C substitutional alloy.D…

A: Alloy is a compound made up of combining two or more metallic elements. Steel is an alloy made up of…

Q: Explain how metals conduct electricity.

A: Explain how metals conduct electricity.

Q: What is the composition of ‘Copper matte’?

A: Copper matte is a mixture of copper sulphide and iron sulphide.

Q: What conditions would prohibit the use of thermoplastic polymer

A: The polymer which can be melted and recast indefinitely called thermoplastic polymer.

Q: Distinguish the gap between conduction band and valence band for metallic conductor and insulator.…

A: The conductivity of a material depends upon the gap between the valence band and conduction band.…

Q: Which is NOT true about diamonds? a. Diamonds are stable even under extremely hot temperatures. O b.…

A: The explanation is given below-

Q: Most minerals (~90%) form by ionic bonding. But some bond my electron sharing. What are these bonds…

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Q: Explain the packaging listed below: - Compact cubic structure; - compact packaging(HCP) - Cubic -…

A: In this question, we have to find out the correct answer of given problem by the help of the…

Q: List three differences and two similarities between diamond and graphite

A: Similalities between Diamond and Graphite are,1. Both are allotropes of carbon2. Both are…

Q: The main element of glass is actually a compound of _______:  a. silicon b. tin c. crystallized…

A: Solids on the basis of arrangement of particles can be classified into amorphous solids and…

Q: True or False Metallic mercury is gray in nature.

A: Given statement is : Metallic mercury is gray in nature?  Predict whether the given statement is…

Q: Malleability refers to the property of a metal to

A: Malleability comes under physical property of metal. It is the property of metal to deform under…