Practice Polymers And Their Applications (10.4)

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Question 1.
What is a polymer?
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Think about the building blocks that make up larger structures.
Question 2.
Give an example of a natural polymer.
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Consider materials made by living organisms.
3Question 3.
What type of polymer can be remolded after heating?
- Thermoplastic
- Thermoset
- Both
- Neither
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Consider the properties of plastics that change under heat.
4Question 4.
True or False: Addition polymerization results in byproducts.
- True
- False
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Think about how addition works compared to connection with byproducts.
Question 5.
Given the properties of linear, branched, and crosslinked polymers, predict the type of polymer that would be most suitable for making strong, lightweight aerospace materials.
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Consider which structure allows for maximum strength with minimal weight.
Question 6.
Explain how the process of molecular weight affects the properties of a thermoplastic in applications like food containers.
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Relate properties of molecular weight to observed behaviors in everyday products.

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