A-level Materials and Properties Quiz

1. What is the main property of thermo polymers?

• It is cheap

• It can be reheated and reused

• Comes in many colours

• It is a natural resource

Is cellulose a synthetic polymer

• yes

• no

What does HDPE mean?

• High Density Polystyrene

• High Density Polyethylene

• High Depth Polyvinyl chloride

• High Design Polyether

What does PVC stand for?

• Polyvinyl chloride

• Polyvinyl cholesterol

• Polyvinyl chlorine

• Polyvinyl chlorite

HDPE is often used for what type of product?

• Clingfilm

• Carrier bags

• CD cases

• Petrol cans

A shower tray would be made from what kind of plastic?

• Polypropylene PP

• Polystyrene PS

• Polymethyl-methacrylate Acrylic

• Polythene

Thermopolymer has long chains of molecules which move when heated?

• True

• False

How are these bottles made?

• Blow moulding

• blow extrusion

• extrusion moulding

• injection bottles

What is this paper/card? Translucent paper with small surface used for sketching and drawing (not tracing paper)

• Layout Paper

• Cartridge Paper

• Tracing Paper

• Bleed - proof paper

What is this paper/card? Translucent paper with small surface used for sketching and drawing, slightly thinner than layout paper

• Layout Paper

• Cartridge Paper

• Tracing Paper

• Bleed - proof paper