Quiz on Polymers and Their Properties

What is a polymer?

• A natural resource

• A type of metal

• A large molecule composed of repeated subunits

• A small molecule

Which of the following is a characteristic of polymers?

• Polymers are made only from natural materials

• Polymers are heavy in weight

• Polymers can be very resistant to chemicals

• Polymers are always biodegradable

What is one advantage of using polymers?

• They require a lot of natural resources

• They are always biodegradable

• They provide jobs in manufacturing

• They are expensive to produce

What is a disadvantage of polymers?

• They are always visually appealing

• They can give off toxic fumes when burned

• They can be recycled easily

• They are made from renewable resources

Which type of polymer can be recycled by heating?

• Natural rubber

• Elastomer

• Thermoset

• Thermoplastic

What is a key feature of thermoset plastics?

• They can be remolded after heating

• They are easy to recycle

• They cannot be reheated and reshaped

• They are always biodegradable

What is an elastomer?

• A thermosetting plastic

• A polymer capable of large elastic deformation

• A natural resource

• A type of metal

Which of the following is a disadvantage of elastomers?

• They have high thermal stability

• They are inexpensive

• They can withstand high loads

• They can be easily distorted

What is one application of thermoplastics?

• Used in high-temperature environments

• Used for making lightweight components

• Used for permanent structures

• Used only in natural products

Which of the following is NOT a group of polymers?

• Thermoset

• Metalloid

• Elastomer

• Thermoplastic