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Polymers and Plastics

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Thermoplastics are re-moldable and recyclable.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sometimes, but not always

2.

What type of plastic are single use water bottles made from?

a)

PP - Polypropylene

b)

PET -

Polyethylene Terephthalate

c)

ABS

d)

Acrylic

3.

Typically this plastic is transparent and very strong. Commonly used for see through barriers and safety glasses.

a)

Polypropylene

b)

Elastomers

c)

Polycarbonate

d)

Acrylic

4.

This diverse silk-like thermoplastic is used to make women's stocking, rope, and small roller wheels

a)

HIPS

b)

Polyethylene

c)

Acrylic

d)

Nylon

5.

What plastic is commonly used for plumbing pipes and can be toxic to human health?

a)

ABS

b)

High Impact Polystyrene

c)

Polyvinyl Chloride

d)

Polylactic Acid

6.

When silicone is heated to high temperatures it can be remolded into a new shape.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only at very high temperatures

d)

Only when chopped up first into small pieces

7.

The white plastic packaging in the image is made from _______. It is also used regularly for Industrial Design prototyping and can be purchased in flat sheets at the art supply store.

a)

HIPS

b)

PLA

c)

PP

d)

HDPE

8.

What plastic is commonly used in 3D printing and made plant starch, like corn and sugarcane?

a)

Polypropylene

b)

ABS

c)

TPU

d)

PLA

9.

Thermosets cannot be remolded a second time

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Some can, some cannot

10.

Legos are made from ______ plastic

a)

ABS

b)

HIPS

c)

PET

d)

PP

11.

Tires are made from what type of thermoset?

a)

Natural Rubber

b)

Vulcanized Rubber

c)

Epoxy Rubber

d)

Silicone

12.

These chairs are likely made out of?

a)

Polyethylene

b)

Glass

c)

Polypropylene

d)

Acrylic

13.

LDPE stands for....

a)

Low Density Polyethylene

b)

Low Density Polypropylene

c)

Low Draft Polyethylene

d)

Less Dorky Plastic Engineer