1. The process of fracture in ceramics involves ____ and ____ of cracks.

FORMATION,
PROPAGATION
2. ____ is the process of adding “holes” to enhance conductivity. It is done by carefully
diffusing a special type of atom into the polymer structure. DOPING
3. The structure of ____ is a 3D network structure with the corner oxygen atoms of a unit
tetrahedron shared with the adjacent tetrahedrons. SILICA
4. ____ and ____ are the 2 classifications of polymers based on their behavior at elevated
temperatures. THERMOPLASTIC AND THERMOSETTING
5. The ____ phase is composite materials acts as barrier to crack propagation. MATRIX
6. The most common type of AX-Type crystal structure in ceramics is the ____ structure.
ROCK SALT
7. Hydrocarbons with double bond and/or triple bond in the molecular chain are termed
____. UNSATURATED HYDROCARBONS
8. ____, a type of large-particle composite, is gravel and sand dispersed in cement matrix.
CONCRETE
9. ____ is a type of fiber with high degree of crystalline perfection and are virtually flaw-
free. WHISKERS
10. The ____ strength of ceramics is determined by a 3- or 4- point loading technique.
FLEXURAL
11. ____ is the 1st level of solvent-solute interactions in polymers. It is also termed as
plasticizing. SWELLING
12. Fibers with length 15 times greater than the critical fiber length are termed ____ fibers.
Continuous
13. The principle of ____ states that better property combinations are fashioned by the
judicious combination of two or more distinct materials. COMBINED ACTION