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Materials made of long chain-like molecules, often of carbon and hydrogen, are called:

  1. Ceramics
  2. Polymers
  3. Metals
  4. Alloys

Answer

B. Polymers

Solution

Examples: polyethylene, PVC, nylon, rubber.

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