1.2 Polymers and Alloys

The word Polymer the "MER" means?

Please label the image with the proper Polymers?

a

b

c

d

Polystyrene

Neoprene

Polyurethane

Polyethylene

Organize these facts into Pros and Cons of Polymers.

Groups:

(a) Pros

,

(b) Cons

• Builds Up in landfills and Environment

• Long Lastin

• Flexible

• Long Lasting

• Won't break down easy

• Multipe Purposes

• Repurposing is expensive

• Easy to make

• Bonds are strong

Where is the Pacific Gyre?

​ (a)   is found at the center of the Pacific Gyre. Most of it is made up of ​ (b)   brought from the beaches out to the oceans by ocean currents

• Garbage
• Plastics
• Recyclables
• Organic Waste
• Metal Scraps

Match the following company to their recyclable products.

• Outdoor furniture

• Polywood

• Nano Puff Jackets

• Patagonia

• Dog Toys

• West Paw

• Shoes

• Adidas

Metals are a mixture of

Stainless steel is made up of ​ (a)   ,​ (b)   ,​ (c)   ,​ and (d)   .

• Iron
• Carbon
• Nickel
• Chromium
• Copper
• Lead
• Zinc
• Silver
• Tin

Match the following areas to their proper advantage for use of alloys.

• Stronger supports

• Transport

• Lighter weight for better fuel eff.

• Building

• Makes is cheaper

• Mechanisms

• Makes stronger light weight pieces

• Jewelry