Materials Science: Properties, Degradation, and Shaping Processes

Materials Science

Atomic Structure and Bonding

Atomic Number: Represents the number of protons in an element’s nucleus.

Alloy: A combination of two or more materials, often metals, designed to improve specific characteristics.

Polymer: Materials formed by combining organic molecules into long chains.

Interatomic Spacing: In solids, this refers to the apparent diameter of an atom.

Binding Energy: The energy needed to separate two atoms, reflecting the strength of their bond.

Avogadro’s Number: The number

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Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter: Atomic Structure Models

Physical Properties of Matter

A physical property is a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the substance’s composition. These properties are often revealed during physical processes like changes in state, temperature, or pressure.

Examples include color, hardness, density, boiling point, and melting point.

Physical properties are categorized as:

  • Electrical
  • Magnetic
  • Optical
  • Thermal
  • Mechanical

Physical properties can be general or specific:

  • General properties apply to various substances,
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Understanding Matter: A Guide to Pure Substances, Mixtures, and Atomic Structure

Pure Substances and Mixtures

A pure substance is a type of matter with a defined and invariant composition and properties. Examples include table salt, gold, and oxygen.

A mixture consists of two or more substances, called components. Its composition is not defined, and its properties depend on the type and proportion of its components. Examples include seawater, air, and paint.

Types of Mixtures

Heterogeneous Mixtures

In a heterogeneous mixture, particles of different substances are visible with the

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States of Matter: Exploring Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Behavior of Matter

What is a Model?

A model is a tool we use to represent something that is too big, too small, or too complex for us to handle directly.

Example of a Model

A globe is an example of a model.

Differences Between the 3 Phases of Matter

  • Mobility of the particles
  • Distance between particles

Relationship Between Heat, Kinetic Energy, and Change of State

By providing heat, the kinetic energy (or energy of motion) of molecules increases. The distance between the particles also increases, and finally,

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Organic & Inorganic Compounds: Structures & Properties

Organic Compounds

  • Carbon and hydrogen atoms

    • Also contain other nonmetals

    • O, S, N, P

  • Found in gasoline, medicines, shampoos, plastics, perfumes

  • Covalent bonds

  • Low melting and boiling points

  • Flammable & undergo combustion

  • Not soluble in water

Inorganic Compounds

  • High melting and boiling points

  • Ionic: soluble in water/ do not burn in air

Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes

1:meth, 2:eth, 3:prop, 4:but, 5:pent, 6:hex, 7:hept, 8:oct, 9:non, 10:dec

  • Alkanes: single bond hydrocarbon

    • “ane” – methane

    • Saturated: maximum amount

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Dalton’s Atomic Theory and the Structure of Matter

Dalton’s Atomic Theory

Dalton’s hypothesis was based on the following premises:

  • Elements are made of atoms, which are independent material particles, unchanging and indivisible.
  • Atoms of the same element are equal in mass and other properties.
  • Atoms of different elements have different masses and properties.
  • Compounds are formed by the joining of atoms of the corresponding elements based on a ratio of simple integers.

Definitions from Dalton’s Atomic Theory

  • An atom is the smallest particle of an element
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