Title: Describe chemical and physical properties of selected materials.
Course: Materials and Processes Technology (13052-36) > Section: Understanding Materials and Processes Technology Concepts

Description may identify

- chemical properties (i.e., toxicity, chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, combustibility, passivity, biocompatibility)
- physical properties (i.e., density, color, porosity, structure, appearance, conductance)
- factors affecting the corrosion resistance of a material
- the potential for change during a chemical reaction
- any special requirements for working with radioactive materials.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How are a material's physical properties altered by its form (e.g., flexibility, strength, tear resistance, surface area)?
- Why are physical properties of selected materials important to modern industry?
- What is the difference between corrosion and oxidation?
- How does the atomic structure of a material relate to its physical and chemical properties?
- What properties of semiconductors allow them to enable photovoltaic processes?