alkanes alkenes and other Flashcards
what are alkanes made of
carbon and hydrogen atoms
do alkenes contain a double carbon
yes
what is the name of the alcohol with a formula of CH3COOH
methanol
what is the formula for propanoic acid
C3H5COOH
what are giant structures
a giant covalent structure such as a diamond
what is a composite material
a composite material is a material consisting of a polymer and another material
example of a polymer
sand
example of a ceramic
cement and concrete
example of a metal
tungsten and steel
definition of brittle
hard but liable to break easily
definition of an insulator
a material which can allow heat or electricity to flow through it
definition of malleable
a material able to be hammered or pressed into shape and return to its original shape
what is tensile strength
the resistance of a material to breaking under tension
what is the definition of durable
able to withstand wear pressure or damage
