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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
What type of polymers come from crude oil?
Natural polymers
Synthetic polymers
Plant products can be used to create, what type of polymer?
Synthetic polymer
Natural polymer
To make synthetic polymers a type of chemical reaction takes place, this is when monomers link together to form polymers. This is called...
Polymerisation
Monomerisation
Polimerisation
I don't know
What does 'biodegradable' mean?
A material that will degrade or decompose by natural means
A material that will be sent to the landfill and stay around for years
A material that is made from the Earth and natural materials
A material that can melt when added to heat
What are the main property functions of Thermoforming plastics? (2 points)
Polymers that cannot be reformed with the use of heat
Polymers that can be reformed with the use of heat many times
Polymers that are lightweight and impact resistance
Polymers that are cost effective
An advantage for using thermoforming polymers is that they are...
recyclable
reuseable
reduce plastic waste
rethink about plastic
What is the definition for 'Thermosetting polymers'?
Polymers that can be reheated and reformed
Polymers that cannot be reheated and reformed
You can strengthen plastics by....
quenching in cold water
laminating with fibres
added more chemicals
making the plastic solid
Jigs are used to help production, why is this?
To make it more fun
To speed up the manufacturing process
To have a dance whilst the product is making
To reduce the risk of human error
To increase accuracy and consistency of the process
These processes are used to manufacture polymers in high volumes. They are...
Blow moulding, press forming, injection moulding, vaccum forming, compression moulding
Blow moulding, injection moulding, cutting, laser cutting, joining, holding
Why do plastic have this symbol on them?
So that they are easily recognised around the world
So that they know what they are
So that they show what they would have been of
So that they show what colour the product is
How does a vacuum former work?
(We all used one in Year 8)
What is the Life Cycle of polymer products if they cannot be recycled?
What type of plastic are car indicator lens' made from?
Thermosetting
Thermoforming
Synthetic
Natural
Name three safety precautions of using a buffing machine
Toys, bottle caps and medical equipment are made from...
Polypropylene (PP)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Nylon
Acrylic (PMMA)
Washing up bowls, buckets, bottles and pipes are made from...
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
High-density Polythene (HDPE)
Acrylic (PMMA)
Epoxy Resin
A composite of fibre strands woven together and encased in a thermosetting polymer resin is called...
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)
Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
Glass-reinforced plastic are used for jet skis, why might this be?
When cutting acrylic with a coping saw, what else is used to support the acrylic?
