Polymer Quiz (3A)

What are polymers made of?

• Metal ions

• Monomers

• Gases

• Liquids

Which process is primarily used to create polymers from monomers?

• Condensation

• Polymerization

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

What property of polymers determines their melting point?

• Color

• Density

• Molecular weight

• Transparency

Which of the following is NOT an application of polymers?

• Packaging materials

• Conducting electricity

• Building construction

• Food flavoring

What makes a polymer biodegradable?

• Its ability to dissolve in water

• Its ability to decompose by bacteria

• Its ability to resist heat

• Its ability to expand

Which structure describes a polymer made from one type of monomer?

• Copolymer

• Homopolymer

• Heteropolymer

• Multipolymer

What is the main difference between thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers?

• Thermoplastics can be remelted, while thermosetting polymers cannot.

• Thermosetting polymers can be remelted, while thermoplastics cannot.

• Thermoplastics are only used in packaging, while thermosetting polymers are used in construction.

• Thermosetting polymers are only used in packaging, while thermoplastics are used in construction.

What is the primary use of polyethene?

• In making electrical insulation

• As a food flavoring agent

• In making plastic bags

• In making fireproof materials

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of polystyrene?

• High flexibility

• Low thermal conductivity

• High electrical conductivity

• Solubility in water

What type of polymerization involves the elimination of small molecules like water?

• Addition polymerization

• Condensation polymerization

• Radical polymerization

• Ionic polymerization