History of Polymers Companion Form

Which society began using natural rubbers first?

• The British

• The Dutch

• The Olmecs

• The Chinese

This is an example of

• Polyisoprene

• PVC

• isoprene

• Nitrocellulose

What is one practical application of celluloid?

• Explosives

• Containers

• Firearms

• Film tapes

Identify one reason why cellulose, in particular nitrocellulose, has seen limited use today.

• It does not biodegrade.

• It's too flammable.

• It simply is far too expensive.

• It sees extensive use today.

What is the scientific name of Bakelite?

• polyoxybenzylethylenglycolanhydride

• polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride

Why is Bakelite electrically insulted?

• There is no ability for electrons to travel throughout the compound.

• There is no ability for neutrons to travel throughout the compound.

• Too electronegative.

• It isn't able to hold electrons.

What is a main problem caused by Bakelite?

• Corporations lost money due to fallen sales caused by Bakelite's durability.

• Several lethal fires were caused by spontaneous combustion.

• Due to its durability, a grandiose amount of plastic waste has become environmental pollutants.

Why was Biopol invented?

What is present when Biopol is being produced?

• Heat under reflux

• Bacteria, which allows for the reactions needed to occur.

• Excess Nitrogen, Phosphorus, or Sulfur

• Excess H2O

What is PVC's formal name?

• Polyvinyl carbide

• Polyvinyl chloride

• Polyvinyl celluloid