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Which of the following best describes plastics? |
| | A) | Synthetic polymers that can be heated and molded into specific shapes |
| | B) | Natural polymers that are found in living things |
| | C) | Polymers made from monomers such as sugar |
| | D) | The only type of synthetic fibres |
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The following polymer is a(n):
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| | A) | addition polymer |
| | B) | condensation polymer that is a polyester |
| | C) | condensation polymer that is a nylon |
| | D) | condensation polymer that is not a nylon or a polyester |
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Some plastic bags and toys contain a polymer of the monomer ethane. Which of the following is the name of the polymer? |
| | A) | Polyacetate |
| | B) | Polyvinyl ethane |
| | C) | Polyacetic acid |
| | D) | Polyethene. |
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What type of polymer is the following an example of?
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| | A) | Addition polymer |
| | B) | Nylon |
| | C) | Polyester |
| | D) | Condensation polymer. |
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Which of the following is true for polymers? |
| | A) | They are useful and valuable, with no ill effects. |
| | B) | They are used to form both natural and synthetic fabrics. |
| | C) | They are all able to degrade in the environment. |
| | D) | They are made only from non-toxic chemicals. |
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Which of the following are examples of synthetic polymers? |
| | A) | Wood, cotton, and cellulose. |
| | B) | Proteins, starch, and nucleic acids. |
| | C) | Plastic, nylon, and polyester. |
| | D) | Cellulose, lipids, and flax. |
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Which of the following is not true of the condensation polymer Nylon-6? |
| | A) | It is a polyamide. |
| | B) | It is used to make tires. |
| | C) | It is a polyester. |
| | D) | It is used to make rope and clothing. |
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Which of the following is not true? |
| | A) | Vinyl chloride is a powerful carcinogen. |
| | B) | Vinyl chloride easily biodegrades. |
| | C) | Vinyl chloride is used to make polyvinylchloride. |
| | D) | Government restrictions have now restricted workers' exposure to vinyl chloride. |
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