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Y8 Polymer quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of chain would be found in a thermosetting plastic?

a)

Branched chain

b)

Continuous chain

c)

Cross linked chain

d)

Linear chain

2.

Polymers are derived from what raw materials?

a)

Fossil fuels

b)

Wood pulp

c)

Clay

d)

Metallic oxides

3.

Thermosetting Plastics

a)

Can be reshaped using heat and pressure.

b)

Are lighter plastics

c)

Can be recycled

d)

Can not be reshaped using heat and pressure

4.
Why do you think people use plastic for their products ?
a)
Because it's strong
b)
Because its very cheap and it's easy to make
c)
Because it's expensive
d)
Because it's rare and it's good for the enviorment
5.

Which plastic is used to manufacture plug sockets?

a)

Polyvinyl Chloride

b)

Acrylic

c)

Urea Formaldehyde

d)

High Impact Polystyrene

6.

Thermoplastics can be heated and shaped multiple times.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Which of the following processes is used to form hollow plastic items?

a)

Blow Moulding

b)

Injection Moulding

c)

Vacuum Forming

d)

Extrusion

8.

Urea Formaldehyde is a good conductor of electricity.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Polymers are given a number to identify how recyclable they are.


What does HDPE stand for in category 2?

a)

High-density Plastic

b)

High-density Polyethylene

c)

High-density Polymer

d)

High-density Polystyrene

10.

Thermosetting polymers are able to withstand higher temperatures.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which of the following products are made from Acrylic

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Where does the most plastic waste come from?

a)

Packaging

b)

Plastic bags

c)

Fishing line

d)

Rubber products

13.

Which category of polymers can be recycled?

a)

Thermoset plastics

b)

Thermoplastics

14.

Which of the following thermoset polymers is suitable for Worktops, electrical insulation, buttons on clothing, tableware?

a)

Epoxy Resin

b)

Melamine formaldehyde

c)

Polyester Resin

d)

Urea Formaldehyde

15.

Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Bearings, bristles, clothing & upholstery (textiles), gears?

a)

Polyethylene HDPE

b)

Cellulose Acetate

c)

Nylon

d)

Polypropylene

16.

Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Flexible: bags, bottles, sheathing for electrical cables, toys?

a)

Polyethylene HDPE

b)

Polyethylene LDPE

c)

Nylon

d)

Polypropylene

17.

Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Containers, insulation, packaging toys?

a)

polystyrene

b)

polypropylene

c)

PVC (Plasticised)

d)

PVC (uPVC)

18.

Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Bottles, guttering, pipes, window frames?

a)

polystyrene

b)

polypropylene

c)

PVC (Plasticised)

d)

PVC (uPVC)

19.

Describe a thermoplastic.

a)

Can be recycled and can be heated, reshaped and cooled repeatedly without compromising the properties of the material.

b)

Cannot be recycled, after hardening it can not be reheated and reshaped as this will only result in burning and charring.

20.

Describe a thermoset plastic.

a)

Can be recycled and can be heated, reshaped and cooled repeatedly without compromising the properties of the material.

b)

Cannot be recycled, after hardening it can not be reheated and reshaped as this will only result in burning and charring.