Polymers 2

What are most polymers made from?

• Coal

• Renewable resources

• Crude oil

• Natural gas

Who designs most polymers?

• Electrical engineers

• Mechanical engineers

• Civil engineers

• Chemical engineers

What is the main difficulty around the disposal of plastics?

• They are too heavy

• They are too expensive

• They are non-biodegradable

• They are difficult to manufacture

What is the drive in relation to the use of plastics?

• To increase the use of plastics

• To reduce the use of plastics

• To recycle more plastics

• To export plastics to other countries

What is the main material used in manufacturing most polymers?

• Metal

• Crude oil

• Wood

• Plastic

What is the role of chemical engineers in polymer design?

• To design the shape of the polymer

• To create the chemical formula of the polymer

• To test the strength of the polymer

• To market the polymer to consumers

What is the source of most polymers?

• Natural sources

• Non-renewable sources

• Synthetic sources

• Biodegradable sources

What is the main reason for the reduction in the use of plastics?

• Consumer demand

• Availability concerns

• Cost concerns

• Environmental concerns

What is the primary material used in the production of plastics?

• Polymer

• Aluminum

• Glass

• Paper

What is the main focus of chemical engineers in polymer design?

• To reduce the cost of the polymer

• To enhance the properties of the polymer

• To improve the color of the polymer

• To increase the weight of the polymer