[QUESTIONNAIRE]PLASTIC AND POLYMERS

Question 1

What does the word ‘polymer’ mean?

Answer 1

A substance made of many repeating units

The term ‘polymer’ comes from the Greek words ‘poly’ (many) and ‘mer’ (parts)

Question 2

What was the first synthetic polymer invented for?

Answer 2

To replace ivory

Question 3

What is the primary source used to make synthetic polymers?

Answer 3

Petroleum and other fossil fuels

Question 4

What is a characteristic of plastics that makes them useful?

Answer 4

They are strong, lightweight, and flexible

Question 5

Who invented the first fully synthetic plastic?

Answer 5

Leo Baekeland

Question 6

What does the word ‘plastic’ originally mean?

Answer 6

Pliable and easily shaped

Question 7

Which of the following is a natural polymer mentioned in the text?

Answer 7

Cellulose

Question 8

Who invented the first synthetic polymer, and in what year?

Answer 8

John Wesley Hyatt, 1869

Question 9

Bakelite was invented to serve as a substitute for which material?

Answer 9

Ivory

Question 10

What made synthetic polymers useful in everyday life?

Answer 10

Their long chains of molecules made them strong, lightweight, and flexible

Question 11

Approximately how much plastic waste does the Philippines generate each year?

Answer 11

2.7 million tons

Question 12

What is a negative consequence of plastic pollution mentioned in the document?

Answer 12

Harm to wildlife through ingestion and entanglement

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a common application of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)?

Answer 13

Food packaging

Question 14

What is the expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the global plastic industry between 2024 and 2030?

Answer 14

4.2%

Question 15

Which of the following companies is a major player in the petrochemical industry in the Philippines?

Answer 15

NPC Alliance Corporation

Question 16

What is a key factor driving the global plastics market?

Answer 16

Increasing application of plastics as a substitute for other materials

Question 17

Which of the following is a challenge faced by the polymer and plastics industry?

Answer 17

Environmental impact of traditional plastics

Question 18

What is the primary use of propylene?

Answer 18

Production of polypropylene (PP)

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)?

Answer 19

Softer, clearer, and more flexible

Question 20

What is a key focus of Chemrez Technologies Inc.?

Answer 20

Production, marketing, and distribution of chemicals and additives

Question 21

_______ a chemical recycling method, converts non-recyclable plastics into fuels or oils, offering an alternative to incineration.

Answer 21

PYROLYSIS

Question 22

_______ seems to be the most attractive destination for polymer export from the Philippines in 2028.

Answer 22

CHINA

Question 23

___________ obtained from underground sources using hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.

Answer 23

NATURAL GAS

Question 24

__________ invented Bakelite, the first fully synthetic plastic.

Answer 24

LEO BAEKELAND

Question 25

______ better known as Styrofoam, this rigid plastic is low-cost and insulates very well.

Answer 25

POLYSTYRENE

Question 26

This material is the source from which John Wesley Hyatt derived the first synthetic plastic.

Answer 26

COTTON FIBER

Question 27

The word 'polymer' means 'of many parts,' referring to these long structural units that make up polymers.

Answer 27

MOLECULES

Question 28

The first synthetic plastic created by Leo Baekeland was known for being heat-resistant and durable.

Answer 28

BAKELITE

Question 29

This process, used by John Wesley Hyatt, involved treating cellulose with camphor to create a moldable substance.

Answer 29

PLASTICIZATION

Question 30

The invention of Bakelite by Leo Baekeland aimed to provide a synthetic substitute for this natural material used as an electrical insulator.

Answer 30

SHELLAC

Question 31

This is the estimated value of health costs related to plastics as of 2022.

Answer 31

$100 BILLION

Question 32

This process involves pushing molten plastic material through a mold to create continuous shapes.

Answer 32

EXTRUSION

Question 33

This plastic is known for being lightweight, strong, and often used in food packaging and fabrics.

Answer 33

PET OR PETE

Question 34

This raw material, derived from renewable resources like corn or sugarcane, is a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics.

Answer 34

BIO-BASED PLASTICS

Question 35

This company specializes in plastic injection mold making and assembly.

Answer 35

BIG PHILIPPINES CORPORATION

Question 36

This is the percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions attributed to plastic production in 2019.

Answer 36

3.4%

Question 37

This technology enables the breakdown of mixed or contaminated plastics into high-quality raw materials.

Answer 37

CHEMICAL RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES

Question 38

This raw material is obtained from underground sources using hydraulic fracturing.

Answer 38

NATURAL GAS

Question 39

This plastic is known to leach dangerous toxins like lead, dioxins, and vinyl chloride.

Answer 39

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE OR PVC

Question 40

This company is a Japanese-owned manufacturing firm in Cavite specializing in plastic injection mold making and assembly.

Answer 40

BIG PHILIPPINES CORPORATION