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Plastics and Their Properties Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which thermoplastic can be made into fibres that are woven into fabric?

a)

Nylon

b)

Polystyrene

c)

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

d)

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

2.

Which type of plastics can be reshaped by heating and cooling repeatedly?

a)

Acrylic

b)

Nylon

c)

Polystyrene

d)

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

3.

Which thermoplastic is commonly used for making disposable cups and food containers due to its lightweight and insulating properties?

a)

Expanded polystyrene

b)

Rigid PVC

c)

Plasticized PVC

d)

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

4.

Which thermoplastic is strong, stiff, and resistant to chemical attack?

a)

Rigid PVC

b)

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

c)

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

d)

Plasticized PVC

5.

Which thermosetting plastic is easily moulded and weather resistant?

a)

Urea formaldehyde

b)

Phenolic

c)

Melamine

d)

Polyester resin

6.

Which thermosetting plastic is commonly used in making kitchenware due to its stiffness, strength, and heat resistance?

a)

Melamine

b)

Polyester resin

c)

Phenolic

d)

Urea formaldehyde

7.

Which thermosetting plastic is commonly used in electrical appliances for its rigidity, hardness, and excellent electrical insulation properties?

a)

Urea formaldehyde

b)

Phenolic

c)

Melamine

d)

Polyester resin

8.

What is the main difference between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics?

a)

Thermoplastics can be reshaped by heating, while thermosetting plastics cannot.

b)

Thermoplastics are transparent, while thermosetting plastics are opaque.

c)

Thermoplastics are soft, while thermosetting plastics are hard.

d)

Thermoplastics are used for fabric, while thermosetting plastics are used for electronics.

9.

Which type of plastics are made up of long chains of molecules that are cross-linked in structure?

a)

Thermosetting plastic

b)

Thermoplastics

10.

Which of the statement is correct?

a)

All plastic can be recycled

b)

Most plastics are obtained from crude oil.

c)

All plastics used for food packaging can be placed in microwave to reheat.

d)

It is always more costly to recycle plastic.