Polymer Basics

12 Questions | By Serokat | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 2858

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1.

What is a Polymer?
- A.
  
  A long chain molecule made of many smaller molecules called monomers
- B.
  
  A small molecule made of one atom
- C.
  
  A large molecule made of twisted chains
- D.
  
  A large molecule in the shape of the letter "P"
2.

Which one of these is NOT true?
- A.
  
  Polymers are made of monomers
- B.
  
  Zinc is a great atom for making polymers because of its four valence electrons.
- C.
  
  Linear polymers tend to be stretchy.
3.

The plastic bottles shown in this picture are made of what TYPE of polymer?
- A.
  
  Natural
- B.
  
  Synthetic (man-made)
- C.
  
  DNA
- D.
  
  Latex
4.

This shape of a polymer, because of the branching structure, will most likely have what property?
- A.
  
  Stretchy
- B.
  
  Stores energy
- C.
  
  Strong and able to hold weight
5.

How many years can some plastics last in a landfill?
6.

List 5 characteristics or "properties" of plastics.
7.

Which one of the following is NOT a natural polymer?
- A.
  
  DNA
- B.
  
  Carbohydrates
- C.
  
  Polyethylene
- D.
  
  Latex
8.

Which of the following is NOT a synthetic or man-made polymer?
- A.
  
  Polypropylene
- B.
  
  Nylon
- C.
  
  Teflon
- D.
  
  Carbohydrates
9.

Which of the following recycling codes would be found on the bottom of a plastic water bottle?
- A.
  
  5, PP
- B.
  
  4, LDPE
- C.
  
  1, PETE
- D.
  
  3, V
10.

Which one of the following polymer structures is known to be STRONG?
- A.
  
  Linear
- B.
  
  Branched
- C.
  
  Ring
11.

The Greek work "plasticos" literally means....
- A.
  
  Moldable, able to be shaped
- B.
  
  Weak
- C.
  
  Easy to break
12.

Plastics are made from this starting material.
- A.
  
  Plants
- B.
  
  Petroleum or oil
- C.
  
  Dirt