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WorksheetsPlastics Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Thermosetting plastic is
a plastic that can be repeatedly reheated and remoulded.
a plastic that can be distorted under pressure but will return to its original shape after pressure is released.
a plastic that can not be repeatedly reheated and remoulded.
Identify the three main categories of synthetic plastics from the list below.
Thermosetting plastic
Thermostat
Thermoplastic
Polymer
Elastomer
Which plastic does this polymer chain represent?
Thermoplastic
Thermosetting
Elastomer
2 of these plastics are thermosetting. Can you pick them out?
Polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) (Acrylic)
Urea Formaldehyde
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Polypropylene (PP)
Epoxy Resin
Which group of plastics can be recycled?
(a)
Which plastic does this recycling symbol represent?
PVC
PET
PP
HDPE
Elatomer plastic is known to have rubber like properties. Elastomers can generally be recycled.
True
False
Which plastic type does this molecule structure represent?
Thermosetting
Thermoplastic
Bioplastic
Elastomer
What is the key element derived from foods to make biopolymers?
(a)
Oxo-degradable plastics have additives that promote short degradation e.g. less than five years. These help the plastic break down into a fine powder from the effects of
Heat
Air
Oxygen
Moisture
Fire
