Key term for Edexcel GCSE Chemistry, used in Polymers.
The ability of a material to deform and absorb energy without fracturing or shattering (often referred to as being 'shatterproof').
Toughness appears in Edexcel GCSE Chemistry revision content for Qualitative Analysis, Hydrocarbons and Polymers, especially Polymers and Uses of Polymers.
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