Practice Polymerization Methods (3.1) - Classification of Plastics - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2

Practice: Polymerization Methods

Lesson 3.1Classification of Plastics

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Question 1.
What is Addition Polymerization?
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Think about how often plastics are made.
Question 2.
Give an example of a polymer created through condensation polymerization.
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Consider materials used in electrical applications.
3Question 3.
What does addition polymerization produce?
- Polymers with by-products
- Polymers without by-products
- Monomers
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Think about what happens during the process.
4Question 4.
True or False: Bakelite is an example of a polymer formed through addition polymerization.
- True
- False
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Consider how Bakelite is produced.
Question 5.
Discuss the environmental implications of the by-products produced in condensation polymerization and propose solutions for waste management.
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Consider how you might reuse or recycle materials.
Question 6.
If a new type of thermoplastic is discovered that efficiently uses condensation polymerization, detail how this may impact the current manufacturing landscape.
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Think about how competitors might respond to innovations.

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