Practice Applications Based On Polymer Classes (10.5.2)

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Question 1.
Name one use of Polyethylene.
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Think about common shopping bags.
Question 2.
Which polymer is known for its durability in textiles?
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Think of a strong fabric used in clothes and carpets.
3Question 3.
Which polymer is widely used in beverage bottles?
- Polyvinyl Chloride
- Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Polypropylene
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Remember the clear bottles holding soft drinks.
4Question 4.
True or False: All elastomers are synthetic materials.
- True
- False
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Think about rubber from trees.
Question 5.
Discuss the comparative advantages of using bio-based polymers like PLA versus traditional petroleum-based polymers.
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Consider the environmental effects of production and disposal.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of elastomers in automotive applications and propose a new composite material that could enhance their properties.
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Think about how materials can be combined to achieve desired properties.

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