Polymerization and Plastics Quiz

What type of polymerization is used to produce polythene?

• Condensation polymerization

• Addition polymerization

• Chain-growth polymerization

• Step-growth polymerization

What is the primary use of polythene?

• Producing non-stick pans

• Creating plastic bags

• Insulating electric wires

• Making raincoats

Which element replaces hydrogen in the monomer structure of PVC?

• Iodine

• Bromine

• Chlorine

• Fluorine

What is a common use of PVC?

• Packaging material

• Plastic bottles

• Non-stick pans

• Raincoats

What is the monomer of polystyrene?

• Vinyl chloride

• Propene

• Ethene

• Phenylethene

What is a key property of polystyrene?

• Light and strong

• Heavy and strong

• Heavy and not strong

• Light and not strong

What is perspex commonly used for?

• Raincoats

• Electric wire insulation

• Non-stick pans

• Aeroplane windows

Which polymer is used to make plastic bottles?

• Polystyrene

• Teflon

• Polypropylene

• PVC

What is a unique property of Teflon?

• It is magnetic

• It is biodegradable

• It is non-sticky

• It is transparent

Which polymer is known for its use in non-stick cookware?

• Polystyrene

• Teflon

• PVC

• Polythene