Key term for OCR GCSE Chemistry B, used in Bonding, structure, and properties.
The resistance of a material to breaking under tension, largely determined by chain length and intermolecular forces.
Tensile strength appears in OCR GCSE Chemistry B revision content for Material choices, especially Bonding, structure, and properties and Bonding in polymers.
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Material choices
Material selection properties • Comparing material properties
