Polymers (no video)

What are polymers made of?

• electrons

• protons

• monomers

• ions

Which of the following is a polymer found in plants?

• keratin

• chitin

• nucleotide

• cellulose

what is ithe main component on the exoskeletons of arthropods?

• nucleotide

• keratin

• chitin

• cellulose

What was the first synthetic polymer called?

• nylon

• bakelite

• PVC

• Silly Putty

Which reaction type involves the production of small molecules like water?

• decomposition reaction

• condensation reaction

• addition reaction

• substitution reaction

What was Silly Putty originally intended to be

• a rubber substitute

• an insulator

• a plastic

• a toy

What is a potential environmental hazard of Styrofoam?

• it releases toxic Styrene

• it is made from natural materials

• it biodegrades quickly

• it is easily recyclable

What happens to plastics in landfills over time?

• they evaporate

• they break down into smaller pieces of plastic

• they turn into compost

• they biodegrade

Which of the following is a SYNTHETIC polymer?

• Starch

• Protein

• Cellulose

• plastic

Polymerization is a process that involves:

• Breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones

• Joining monomers to form a polymer

• The study of carbon compounds

• The process of adding water to form a polymer