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WorksheetsY8 Polymer quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which type of chain would be found in a thermosetting plastic?
Branched chain
Continuous chain
Cross linked chain
Linear chain
Polymers are derived from what raw materials?
Fossil fuels
Wood pulp
Clay
Metallic oxides
Thermosetting Plastics
Can be reshaped using heat and pressure.
Are lighter plastics
Can be recycled
Can not be reshaped using heat and pressure
Which plastic is used to manufacture plug sockets?
Polyvinyl Chloride
Acrylic
Urea Formaldehyde
High Impact Polystyrene
Thermoplastics can be heated and shaped multiple times.
True
False
Which of the following processes is used to form hollow plastic items?
Blow Moulding
Injection Moulding
Vacuum Forming
Extrusion
Urea Formaldehyde is a good conductor of electricity.
True
False
Polymers are given a number to identify how recyclable they are.
What does HDPE stand for in category 2?
High-density Plastic
High-density Polyethylene
High-density Polymer
High-density Polystyrene
Thermosetting polymers are able to withstand higher temperatures.
True
False
Which of the following products are made from Acrylic
Where does the most plastic waste come from?
Packaging
Plastic bags
Fishing line
Rubber products
Which category of polymers can be recycled?
Thermoset plastics
Thermoplastics
Which of the following thermoset polymers is suitable for Worktops, electrical insulation, buttons on clothing, tableware?
Epoxy Resin
Melamine formaldehyde
Polyester Resin
Urea Formaldehyde
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Bearings, bristles, clothing & upholstery (textiles), gears?
Polyethylene HDPE
Cellulose Acetate
Nylon
Polypropylene
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Flexible: bags, bottles, sheathing for electrical cables, toys?
Polyethylene HDPE
Polyethylene LDPE
Nylon
Polypropylene
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Containers, insulation, packaging toys?
polystyrene
polypropylene
PVC (Plasticised)
PVC (uPVC)
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Bottles, guttering, pipes, window frames?
polystyrene
polypropylene
PVC (Plasticised)
PVC (uPVC)
Describe a thermoplastic.
Can be recycled and can be heated, reshaped and cooled repeatedly without compromising the properties of the material.
Cannot be recycled, after hardening it can not be reheated and reshaped as this will only result in burning and charring.
Describe a thermoset plastic.
Can be recycled and can be heated, reshaped and cooled repeatedly without compromising the properties of the material.
Cannot be recycled, after hardening it can not be reheated and reshaped as this will only result in burning and charring.
