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Rubber Matter

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the substance from bacteria that can cause coagulation of latex?

(a)  

2.

Name a substance that can prevent coagulation of latex.

(a)  

3.

Which of the following solution can coagulate latex? [can choose more than one]

a)

formic acid

b)

ethanoic acid

c)

concentrated hydrochloric acid

d)

methanoic acid

4.

What is the name of monomer for latex?

(a)  

5.

Name the process to improve the property of natural rubber?

(a)  

6.

Which of the following are characteristics of vulcanised rubber? [can choose more than 1 answer]

a)

More resistant to high heat

b)

More resistant to oxidation

c)

Less elastic than natural rubber

d)

Less resistant chemical solution

7.

Which of the following comparison between natural rubber and vulcanised rubber are correct? [can choose more than 1 answer]

a)

Vulcanised rubber is more elastic than natural rubber.

b)

Vulcanised rubber is harder than natural rubber.

c)

Vulcanised rubber cannot withstand heat while natural rubber can withstand heat.

d)

Vulcanised rubber cannot oxidise easily while natural rubber can oxidise easily.

8.

Substance P turns white latex milk into yellow solid. What is substance P?

a)

Ammonia solution

b)

Ethanoic acid

c)

Potassium hydroxide solution

d)

Potassium chloride solution

9.

A lorry wants to transfer latex from a rubber estate to a rubber factory. Which substance can be added to the latex to prevent it from coagulating?

a)

Distilled water

b)

Tetrachloromethane

c)

Acetic acid

d)

Diluted sodium hydroxide solution

10.

What is the name of chemical substance that can form the sulphur cross - linkage in natural rubber?

(a)  

11.

Which of the following characteristics best describe the product in the diagram? [can choose more than 1 answer]

a)

It can resistant to hot temperature

b)

It is strong and hard

c)

It can resistant to oxidation

d)

It will melt when strong chemicals spill on it

12.

Latex gloves are very important during this COVID-19 crisis. Which of the following statement is/are true about this latex glove? [can choose than 1 answer]

a)

water proof

b)

Elastic

c)

It is made from natural rubber

d)

It is made from vulcanised rubber