Sponge Technology for Oil Cleanup

Sponge Technology for Oil Cleanup

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the challenges of cleaning up oil spills, highlighting the Deepwater Horizon disaster. It introduces a new foam technology developed at Argonne that absorbs oil while repelling water. This foam, made from polyurethane, is tested in real-world conditions, showing promising results. The video explores future applications and potential improvements for this technology, emphasizing its environmental benefits and commercial potential.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the major oil spill disaster mentioned in the video?

Exxon Valdez

Deepwater Horizon

Prestige Oil Spill

BP Oil Spill

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material is used to create the reusable sponge for oil absorption?

Polyester

Cotton

Silicone

Polyurethane foam

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key chemical property of the treated sponge?

It absorbs water and repels oil

It absorbs oil and repels water

It absorbs both oil and water

It repels both oil and water

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge during the testing of the sponge technology?

Measuring the amount of oil absorbed

Transporting the sponge to the site

Producing oil droplets underwater

Finding a suitable testing location

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the sponge perform in cold saltwater conditions?

It absorbed only water

It failed to absorb oil

It disintegrated

It worked effectively

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one potential future application of the sponge technology?

Cleaning up plastic waste

Extracting minerals

Desalinating seawater

Filtering air pollution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a possible improvement mentioned for the sponge technology?

Targeting specific crude oils

Increasing its size

Making it biodegradable

Using a different material

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