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CBB chapter 4

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A large, complex molecule built form smaller molecules joined together in a repeating pattern   Polymer  
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One of the smaller molecules from which polymers are built   Monomer  
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A synthetic polymer that can be molded and shaped   Plastic  
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A combination of two or more substances that creates a new material with different properties   Composite  
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A hard, crystalline solid made by heating clay and other mineral materials to high temperatures   Ceramic  
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A clear solid material with no crystal structure created by heating sand to a very high temperature   Glass  
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A threadlike piece of glass, or plastic that can be used for transmitting messages in the form of light   Optical fiber  
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A reaction involving the particles in a the nucleus of an atom that can change one element into another   Nuclear reaction  
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The process in which the atomic nuclei of unstable isotopes release fast- moving particles and energy   Radioactive decay  
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The spontaneous emission of radiation by unstable atomic nucleus   Radioactivity  
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A type of nuclear radiation consisting of two protons and two neutrons   Alpha particle  
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A fast moving electron that is given off as nuclear radiation   Beta particle  
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A type of nuclear radiation made of high energy waves   Gamma radiation  
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The process of determining the age of an object using the half-life of one or more radioactive isotopes   Radioactive dating  
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A radioactive isotope that can be followed through the steps of a chemical reaction or industrial process   Tracer  
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