Engineering Board Exam Reviewer · Engineering Materials · easy
Materials composed of metallic and nonmetallic elements bonded mainly by ionic and/or covalent bonds (e.g., oxides, carbides) are called:
- Polymers
- Metals
- Ceramics
- Composites
Answer
C. Ceramics
Solution
Ceramics are hard, brittle, heat-resistant and usually electrical insulators.
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