polymers

Select all the examples of polymers.

• water

• oxygen

• protein

• latex

• cotton

Select all the examples of polymers.

• carbon dioxide

• adhesives (ex. glue)

• polyester

• plastic

• brass

Cross-linking a polymer to another polymer make it...

(select all that apply)

• more colorful

• tougher

• more stiff / rigid

• weaker

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NGSS.HS-PS2-6

Which of the following are benefits of recycling?

• It reduces the amount of waste in landfills.

• It conserves natural resources.

• It saves energy.

• It reduces pollution.

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What is the smallest repeating unit of a polymer called?

• unimer

• monomer

• factoid

• atom

Define polymer

• circular molecule made with many repeating units

• short molecule made of a few repeating units

• long, chain-like molecule made of repeating units

• chain-like molecule that contains hydrogen and oxygen

What kind of chemical bonds create polymers?

• ionic

• covalent

• hydrogen

• metallic

Which elements create covalent bonds?

• metals

• metalloids

• nonmetals

• transition metals

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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A polymer made in the laboratory (or industry) usually made from petrochemicals

• nature polymer

• natural polymer

• protein

• synthetic polymer

Which of the following determine the properties of a polymer?

• chemical nature of the monomer

• length of the polymer chain

• how the monomers are joined together

• All of the above