Quiz on Polymers

What is the scientific name for plastic?

• Cellulose

• Polymer

• Monomer

• Crude oil

What does "poly" mean in the context of polymers?

• One

• Few

• Many

• None

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What are polymers made up of?

• Single atoms

• Chain-like molecules

• Crystals

• Gases

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From what were some of the earliest commercial polymers made?

• Crude oil

• Metal

• Cellulose

• Glass

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What is a major component of wood and cotton?

• Polymer

• Crude oil

• Cellulose

• Plastic

Which of the following is a property of plastics?

• High density

• High cost

• Resistance to rot and corrosion

• Poor electrical insulation

What allows plastics to be used in a variety of applications?

• Inability to be molded

• Flexibility or rigidity

• High mass

• Lack of strength

Which property of plastics makes them suitable for electrical applications?

• High thermal conductivity

• Good electrical or thermal insulation

• High cost

• Heavy weight

Why are plastics considered cost-effective materials?

• They are difficult to color

• They have low mass

• They have low cost

• They are prone to corrosion

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What are thermoplastics?

• Materials that can be repeatedly softened by heating and hardened by cooling

• Materials that are permanently hard and cannot be softened

• Materials that are used to make objects that resist high temperatures

• Materials that are only used in construction

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