Quiz on Plastics

When did the commercial production of plastics really start?

• Before the 1st World War

• After the 2nd World War

• During the 1st World War

• In the 21st century

What process is used to separate chemicals in crude oil for plastic production?

• Chemical synthesis

• Fractional Distillation

• Electrolysis

• Filtration

What are small molecules in some fractions called?

• Polymers

• Monomers

• Isomers

• Atoms

What do monomers chemically join to form?

• Atoms

• Elements

• Polymers

• Compounds

Diagram showing the process of fractional distillation with temperature gradients and different fractions like petroleum gas, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, etc.

• Petroleum gas is collected at the top of the column.

• Diesel is collected at the bottom of the column.

• Gasoline is collected at the bottom of the column.

• Kerosene is collected at the top of the column.

What is the purpose of adding plasticisers to plastics?

• To make plastic bendy

• To change color

• To reduce static charge

• To reduce burning

Which chemical is added to plastics to change their color?

• Plasticisers

• Pigments

• Antistatics

• Antioxidants

What is the role of antistatics in plastics?

• To make plastic bendy

• To change color

• To reduce static charge

• To reduce attack by air

Why are antioxidants added to plastics?

• To make plastic bendy

• To change color

• To reduce static charge

• To reduce attack by air

What is the function of flame retardants in plastics?

• To make plastic bendy

• To change color

• To reduce burning

• To reduce static charge