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Plastics Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Thermosetting plastic is

a)

a plastic that can be repeatedly reheated and remoulded.

b)

a plastic that can be distorted under pressure but will return to its original shape after pressure is released.

c)

a plastic that can not be repeatedly reheated and remoulded.

2.

Identify the three main categories of synthetic plastics from the list below.

a)

Thermosetting plastic

b)

Thermostat

c)

Thermoplastic

d)

Polymer

e)

Elastomer

3.

Which plastic does this polymer chain represent?

a)

Thermoplastic

b)

Thermosetting

c)

Elastomer

4.

2 of these plastics are thermosetting. Can you pick them out?

a)

Polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) (Acrylic)

b)

Urea Formaldehyde

c)

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

d)

Polypropylene (PP)

e)

Epoxy Resin

5.

Which group of plastics can be recycled?

(a)  

6.

Which plastic does this recycling symbol represent?

a)

PVC

b)

PET

c)

PP

d)

HDPE

7.

Elatomer plastic is known to have rubber like properties. Elastomers can generally be recycled.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which plastic type does this molecule structure represent?

a)

Thermosetting

b)

Thermoplastic

c)

Bioplastic

d)

Elastomer

9.

What is the key element derived from foods to make biopolymers?

(a)  

10.

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

a)

Heat

b)

Air

c)

Oxygen

d)

Moisture

e)

Fire