POLYMER CHEMISTRY

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What are protein polymers made from?

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Amino acids.

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What type of plastic does not soften when hot water is placed in it?

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Thermosetting plastic.

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Which of the following is not a polyester?

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Acrylic.

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Which of the following is not a thermoset plastic?

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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate).

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Identify the odd one out: Plastic, Wood, Metal, Glass.

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Plastic.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule composed of repeating structural units (monomers) typically connected by covalent chemical bonds.

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What are the two main types of plastics?

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Thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.

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What is the difference between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics?

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Thermoplastics can be melted and reshaped multiple times, while thermosetting plastics can only be shaped once and cannot be remelted.

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What is the significance of the term 'thermosetting'?

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It refers to plastics that harden permanently after being heated and shaped.

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What are common examples of thermoplastics?

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Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).