Polymer Basics
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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"
Correct Answer
A. A long chain molecule made of many smaller molecules called monomers -
- 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.
Correct Answer
B. Zinc is a great atom for making polymers because of its four valence electrons.Explanation
Carbon is great for making polymers because of its four electrons. Zinc does not form polymers.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. Synthetic (man-made)Explanation
PLASTIC is a synthetic or man-made polymer. The other three choices are natural and not used to make bottles.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
C. Strong and able to hold weight -
- 5.
How many years can some plastics last in a landfill?
Correct Answer
400, over 400, almost 400, 400 years
over 400 years, almost 400 years - 6.
List 5 characteristics or "properties" of plastics.
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Which one of the following is NOT a natural polymer?
- A.
DNA
- B.
Carbohydrates
- C.
Polyethylene
- D.
Latex
Correct Answer
C. Polyethylene -
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Which of the following is NOT a synthetic or man-made polymer?
- A.
Polypropylene
- B.
Nylon
- C.
Teflon
- D.
Carbohydrates
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
C. 1, PETE -
- 10.
Which one of the following polymer structures is known to be STRONG?
- A.
Linear
- B.
Branched
- C.
Ring
Correct Answer
B. Branched -
- 11.
The Greek work "plasticos" literally means....
- A.
Moldable, able to be shaped
- B.
Weak
- C.
Easy to break
Correct Answer
A. Moldable, able to be shaped -
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Plastics are made from this starting material.
- A.
Plants
- B.
Petroleum or oil
- C.
Dirt
Correct Answer
B. Petroleum or oil -
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