Oil to Plastic Quiz

Who is referred to as the father of the plastics industry?

• Marie Curie

• Isaac Newton

• Thomas Edison

• Leo Baekeland

What are the two most common polymers on earth derived from oil?

• Polyethylene and PVC

• Polypropylene and PET

• Polyethylene and Polypropylene

• Polystyrene and Polyvinyl acetate

What is the process called where ethane and propane are broken down into smaller units?

• Distillation

• Refining

• Steam cracking

• Polymerization

Which substance plays a crucial role in the creation of plastic from oil?

• Gasoline

• Naphtha

• Diesel

• Kerosene

What is the main reason why oil-derived plastics are not environmentally friendly?

• They are too expensive

• They are not durable

• They release greenhouse gas emissions

• They are difficult to recycle

What is the name of the process where the crude oil is heated before being distilled and broken up into components?

• Steam cracking

• Polymerization

• Refining

• Distillation

Which of the following is a renewable material used in bio-based plastics?

• Polyethylene

• Polypropylene

• Starch

• Polystyrene

What is the first synthetic plastic that could be mass produced called?

• Polyethylene

• Polystyrene

• Bakelite

• Polypropylene