Polymers

Question 1

Catenation of carbon atoms responsible for the creation of larger molecules

Answer 1

Macromolecules

Question 2

A lightweight high performance plastic that possess a unique balance of toughness and has high heat and electrical resistance

Answer 2

Polycarbonate plastic

Question 3

What is the monomer of polymer

Answer 3

Monomer

Question 4

Refers to the process of creating larger molecules with carbon atoms

Answer 4

Polymerization

Question 5

Two types of polymer

Answer 5

Homopolymer and copolymer

Question 6

Organic reactions of polymerization

Answer 6

Addition and condensation reaction

Question 7

PET E

Answer 7

Recycle number one
Polyethylene Terephthalate
5 to 10 years
Soda bottles

Question 8

HDPE

Answer 8

Recycle number two
High density polyethylene
50 to 100 years
Shampoo container

Question 9

PVC

Answer 9

Recycle number three
Polyvinyl chloride
Doesn’t degrade
Plumbing pipes

Question 10

LDPE

Answer 10

Recycle number four
Low density polyethylene
500 to 1,000 years
Squeezable bottles

Question 11

PP

Answer 11

Recycle number five
Polypropylene
At least 1,000 years
Medication container

Question 12

PS

Answer 12

Recycle number five
Polystyrene
About 50 years
Stereo cups

Question 13

Other plastic

Answer 13

Recycle number seven
May not break down
Cell phone cases