S1 CHEMISTRY EXAM 1) State any important properties of the following materials that determine their use. a) ceramics b) wood c) plastics d) cement 2) Describe how concrete materials are made. b) How can you ensure that the concrete is of high quality? 3) Explain the dangers of using plastics on the environment. b) Why should we recycle materials? c) What are the problems involved in recycling materials? 4) Discuss the role you can play in safe disposal of glass materials in your environment. 5) Explain how heating affects the useful properties of the materials. END GOOD LUCK