Scientists Say: Plastics https://www.snexplores.org/article/scie

What are plastics primarily made from?

• Fossil fuels

• Metals

• Glass

• Wood

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What is a polymer?

• A type of metal

• A long chain of repeating groups of atoms

• A type of gas

• A single atom

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Which of the following is an example of a natural polymer?

• PVC

• Rubber

• Nylon

• Kevlar

What does 'organic' mean in chemistry?

• Contains no chemicals

• Grown without pesticides

• Contains carbon-hydrogen bonds

• Made of metal

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Why is plastic difficult to break down in the environment?

• It is made of metal

• It dissolves in water

• It is very flexible

• Few microbes can break it down

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What is a 'bond' in chemistry?

• A type of plastic

• A semi-permanent attachment between atoms

• A chemical reaction

• A type of gas

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What is the main component of a molecule?

• Fossils

• Microbes

• Cells

• Atoms

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What is Kevlar known for?

• Being stronger than steel

• Being flexible

• Being a type of fossil

• Being a type of microbe

What is the lightest element in the universe?

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Oxygen

What does the term 'solid' refer to?

• A liquid state

• Firm and stable in shape

• A type of chemical reaction

• A gaseous state

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