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The Structure Game
Use your knowledge of factors affecting the dielectric
constant to predict Κ values for a range of materials.
Drag and drop the materials into the appropriate boxes
to arrange them in order of dielectric constant. You can press "Check
answers" to see how you did, or "Reveal answers" to see the correct
answers and a brief explanation of each.
Material
κ
Material
κ
˜2000
˜4
˜80
˜2
˜10
˜1
Off-centered structure similar
to BaTiO3
Lead
zirconium titanate (PZT)
Hydrogen fluoride possesses a large permanent dipole
Hydrogen
fluoride
PVDF's assymetric structure leads to polar chains
Polyvinylidene
fluoride (PVDF)
Natural rubber is an amorphous polymer
Natural
rubber
Regular chains allow a semi-crystalline structure
Polypropylene
Only the electronic mode of polarisation is available
Nitrogen
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