Plastics Flashcards
1
Q
How do Alkenes help With plastics ?
A
Alkenes are monomers
2
Q
What is the chemical reaction that makes plastic called?
A
Polymerisation
3
Q
What is used in stab proof vests?
A
Kevlar
4
Q
What plastic is biodegradable?
A
Biopol
5
Q
What plastic is hard and yes for light switches?
A
Bakelite
6
Q
What conducts electricity?
A
Polyethyne
7
Q
What is soluble in water?
A
Polyethanol
8
Q
Thermoplastic cannot?
A
Be reshaped on heating
9
Q
What plastic can be melted and reshaped?
A
Thermoplastic polymer