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Worksheetspolymers
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Select all the examples of polymers.
water
oxygen
protein
latex
cotton
Select all the examples of polymers.
carbon dioxide
adhesives (ex. glue)
polyester
plastic
brass
Cross-linking a polymer to another polymer make it...
(select all that apply)
more colorful
tougher
more stiff / rigid
weaker
Which of the following are benefits of recycling?
It reduces the amount of waste in landfills.
It conserves natural resources.
It saves energy.
It reduces pollution.
What is the smallest repeating unit of a polymer called?
unimer
monomer
factoid
atom
Define polymer
circular molecule made with many repeating units
short molecule made of a few repeating units
long, chain-like molecule made of repeating units
chain-like molecule that contains hydrogen and oxygen
What kind of chemical bonds create polymers?
ionic
covalent
hydrogen
metallic
Which elements create covalent bonds?
metals
metalloids
nonmetals
transition metals
A polymer made in the laboratory (or industry) usually made from petrochemicals
nature polymer
natural polymer
protein
synthetic polymer
Which of the following determine the properties of a polymer?
chemical nature of the monomer
length of the polymer chain
how the monomers are joined together
All of the above
Which of the following are naturally occurring polymers?
DNA
Proteins
Starch
Cellulose
What monomers are starch and cellulose made of?
Glucose
Protein
Carbohydrate
Lipids
True or False: All polymers are synthetic.
True
False
An example of a natural polymer is:
a protein
PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
polyethylene
PET
What is Polyethene made from?
Ethene
Ethane
Propane
Propene
Polymers are derived from what raw materials?
Natural gas
Wood pulp
Crude oil
Metallic oxides
Polypropylene can be used to make school chairs. Why is this a suitable plastic for this product? Tick all that apply.
Strong
Durable
Impact resistant
