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Polymers: Engineering

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Small molecules that make up larger molecules.
a)
monomer
b)
polymer
c)
synthetic
d)
plastic
2.
Once formed, it can be heated and reformed   Over and over again
a)
Thermoplastic
b)
Thermoset
c)
Linear
d)
Branched
3.
It cannot be re-melted. Once re-heated they will burn.
a)
Thermoplastic
b)
Thermoset
c)
Linear
d)
Branched
4.

Thermoplastics can be reshaped

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Thermoplastics makes recycling easy

a)

true

b)

false

6.

Which of the following Plastics are thermoset plastics? (Select 2)

a)

Epoxy Resin

b)

ABS (Acryonitrile, butadiene, styrene)

c)

Polypropylene

d)

melamine formaldehyde

e)

Nylon

7.

Which of the following Plastics are thermoplastics? (Select 3)

a)

Epoxy Resin

b)

ABS (Acryonitrile, butadiene, styrene)

c)

Polypropylene

d)

melamine formaldehyde

e)

Nylon

8.

Which of the following thermoset plastics is suitable for Worktops, electrical insulation, buttons on clothing, tableware?

a)

Epoxy Resin

b)

Melamine formaldehyde

c)

Polyester Resin

d)

Urea Formaldehyde

9.

Which of the following thermoset plastics is suitable for Electrical fittings, paper and textile coatings, wood adhesive?

a)

Epoxy Resin

b)

Melamine formaldehyde

c)

Polyester Resin

d)

Urea Formaldehyde

10.

Which of the following plastics could be used to make casings and helmets.

a)

ABS

b)

Polypropylene

c)

Nylon

d)

polystyrene

11.

Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Flexible: bags, bottles, sheathing for electrical cables, toys?

a)

Polyethylene HDPE

b)

Polyethylene LDPE

c)

Nylon

d)

Polypropylene

12.
What polymer/plastic is this made from? 
a)
Acrylic
b)
Expanded Polystyrene
c)
ABS
d)
Nylon
13.
What polymer/plastic is this made from? 
a)
Acrylic
b)
Expanded Polystyrene
c)
ABS
d)
Nylon
14.
What polymer/plastic is this made from? 
a)
Acrylic
b)
Expanded Polystyrene
c)
ABS
d)
Nylon
15.
What plastic in generally used for vacuum forming?
a)
OSB
b)
MDF
c)
GRP
d)
HIPS
16.
What is this machine?
a)
Blow Moulder
b)
Strip Heater
c)
Injection Moulding
d)
Vacuum Former
17.
What is this machine?
a)
Blow Moulder
b)
Strip Heater
c)
Injection Moulding
d)
Vacuum Former
18.
What is this machine?
a)
Blow Moulder
b)
Strip Heater
c)
Injection Moulding
d)
Vacuum Former
19.
What is this machine?
a)
Blow Moulder
b)
Strip Heater
c)
Injection Moulding
d)
Vacuum Former
20.
What adhesive would you NOT use for acrylic?
a)
Super Glue
b)
Poly Cement
c)
PVA
d)
Tensol 12