Sources And Origins (plastics)

Question 1

Rubber latex

Answer 1

Made from the resin from rubber trees and is used to make rubber bands and glues

Question 2

Shellac

Answer 2

Made from the lac bug and is used as varnish to protect the wood

Question 3

Vulcanite

Answer 3

Made by adding sulphur to natural latex rubber and used to make combes and buttons

Question 4

Bakelite

Answer 4

The first entirely synthetic polymer, was use to make radio cases and kitchenware