Quick polymers

Polymers are water proof?

• Yes - mostly

• No - of course not!

Which of these is a name for a polymer? Click on all that are correct.

• polymeno

• polypropylene

• polystyrene

• polyumbical

The common name for polymers is

(a)  

We can use polymers in Design & Technology?

• Don't be silly!!

• Yes in lots of colours.

Polymers are mostly made from _ _ _ _ _ _ fuels.

(a)  

Some polymers can be made from natural materials? True or False?

• True

• False

Clear plastic water bottles are usually made from...

• PP

• HDPE

• PS

• PETE

Some polymers are not safe for food and drink?

• True

• False

The symbol for HDPE No.2 is usually found on...

• Water bottles

• Fast food containers

• Bleach bottles

• Plastic bags

The No. 7 symbol is used for:

• Recycled plastics, acrylic, PLA and ABS

• A mix of different materials

• Biodegradable polymers

• Ones that are not recyclable