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Chemistry for Changing Times, 13e (Hill)
Chapter 10 Polymers
10.1 Multiple Choice Questions
1) Monomers are
A) small building blocks of polymers.
B) small polymers.
C) ethylene.
D) all of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: Sec. 10.1
LO: 10.1
2) The word polymer means many

A) parts.
B) sides.
C) rings.
D) carbons.
Answer: A
LO: 10.1
3) The word monomer means

A) one bond.
B) one unit.
C) many bonds.
D) many rings.
Answer: B
LO: 10.1
4) Which statement relating monomers and polymers is correct?

A) They have the same chemical and physical properties.
B) They have different chemical and physical properties.
C) The monomer is usually a solid, while the polymer is usually a liquid or gas.
D) They have the same chemical formula.
Answer: B
LO: 10.1
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5) Which of the following roots means "many"?
A) mer
B) mono
C) poly
D) tetra
Answer: C
LO: 10.1
6) Natural polymers which carry the coded genetic information that makes each individual unique are
A) proteins.
B) carboxylic acids.
C) esters.
D) nucleic acids.
Answer: D
LO: 10.2
7) Which of the following is NOT a naturally occurring polymer?

A) celluloid
B) cellulose
C) starch
D) All of the above are naturally occurring polymers.
Answer: A
LO: 10.2
8) Which of the following is a naturally occurring polymer?

A) composites
B) nylon
C) starch
D) None of the above is a naturally occurring polymer.
Answer: C
LO: 10.2
9) Wool and silk are examples of which type of naturally occurring polymer?
A) cellulose
B) polyesters
C) nucleic acids
D) proteins
Answer: D
LO: 10.2
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10) Celluloid is a chemical modification of which natural product?
A) cellulose
B) cells
C) ivory
D) cellophane
Answer: A
LO: 10.2
11) The first "practical" application of celluloid was

A) billiard balls.
B) movie film.
C) stiff collars.
D) airplane wings.
Answer: A
LO: 10.2
12) Which of the following is NOT a natural polymer?

A) cotton
B) wool
C) starch
D) celluloid
Answer: D
LO: 10.2
13) The first attempts to make synthetic polymers involved

A) combining monomers of ethylene to form polyethylene.
B) modifying a naturally occurring polymer to form celluloid.
C) compression molding.
D) the synthesis of polyamides.
Answer: B
LO: 10.2
14) The first synthetic polymer was produced in 1909 and is known as
A) polyethylene.
B) celluloid.
C) bakelite.
D) Plexiglass.
Answer: C
LO: 10.1
3
15) Which of the following is the simplest synthetic polymer?
A) polymethane
B) polyethylene
C) polyvinyl chloride
D) polystyrene
Answer: B
LO: 10.3
16) Polyethylene is
A) tough.
B) flexible.
C) thermoplastic.
D) all of these
Answer: D
LO: 10.3
17) One of the first applications of polyethylene was

A) billiard balls.
B) garbage bags.
C) electrical insulation.
D) parachutes.
Answer: C
LO: 10.3
18) High-density polyethylene is composed of

A) primarily linear, unbranched chains of polyethylene in a close packing arrangement.
B) primarily highly branched, non-linear chains of polyethylene in a diffuse packing arrangement.
C) a mixture of polyethylene and polystyrene.
D) polyethylene with high density plasticizers added to increase density.
Answer: A
LO: 10.3
19) Low-density polyethylene is composed of

A) primarily linear, unbranched chains of polyethylene in a close packing arrangement.
B) primarily highly branched, non-linear chains of polyethylene in a diffuse packing arrangement.
C) a mixture of polyethylene and polystyrene.
D) polyethylene with low density plasticizers added to increase density.
Answer: B
LO: 10.3
4
20) HDPE finds applications in
A) food wrap.
B) rigid containers.
C) squeeze bottles.
D) garbage bags.
Answer: B
LO: 10.3
21) LDPE finds applications as

A) food wrap.
B) rigid containers.
C) drain pipes.
D) television cabinets.
Answer: A
LO: 10.3
22) LDPE stands for

A) linearly dense polyethylene.
B) light diffuse polyethylene.
C) low-density polyethylene.
D) lightly doped polyethylene.
Answer: C
LO: 10.3
23) HDPE stands for

A) high-density polyethylene.
B) hot-dipped polyethylene.
C) high-dose polyethylene.
D) highly-diffuse polyethylene.
Answer: A
LO: 10.3
24) Thermoplastic polymers may be

A) heated and reformed.
B) heated, but not reformed.
C) decomposed by heating.
D) changed in color by heating.
Answer: A
LO: 10.4
5
25) The most widely used synthetic polymer is
A) polyethylene.
B) polyvinyl chloride.
C) polystyrene.
D) polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon).
Answer: A
LO: 10.3
26) The development of which polymer enabled the British to have effective radar equipment and thus
contributed to the British success in the Battle of Britain in World War II?
A) polystyrene
B) polyvinyl chloride
C) Teflon
D) polyethylene
Answer: D
LO: G.5
27) A copolymer is composed of

A) two or more different monomers.
B) different polymers linked end to end.
C) different polymers cross-linked.
D) none of the above
Answer: A
LO: 10.5
28) Which of the following is a copolymer?

A) celluloid
B) cellulose
C) linear low-density polyethylene
D) carbon nanotubes
Answer: C
LO: 10.5
29) The polymer segment ~CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2~ represents

A) polyethylene.
B) polypropylene.
C) polystyrene.
D) polyvinyl chloride.
Answer: A
LO: 10.3
6
30) Which of the following statements about ethylene and polyethylene is true?
A) The polymer has the same properties as the monomer.
B) The polymer has alternating double and single bonds between carbons, while the monomer has only
single bonds between carbons.
C) The polymer has alternating double and single bonds between carbons, while the monomer has only
double bonds between carbons.
D) The polymer has only single bonds between carbons, while the monomer has only double bonds
between carbons.
Answer: D
LO: 10.3
31) Which of the following statements about the difference between HDPE and LDPE is NOT correct?
A) HDPE has a higher density than LDPE does.
B) HDPE holds its shape better than LDPE does when they are put into boiling water.
C) HDPE is more flexible than LDPE is.
D) HDPE has fewer side chains branching off from the main chains than LDPE does.
Answer: C
LO: 10.3
32) Carbon can exist is several forms. Which of the following is NOT a form of carbon and contains
other atoms besides carbon?
A) graphite
B) polystyrene
C) graphene
D) diamond
Answer: B
LO: G.5
33) Which of the following types of carbon consists of one-atom-thick planar sheets of carbons?
A) buckyballs
B) graphene
C) graphite
D) nanotubes
Answer: B
34) The monomer of polypropylene is

A) CH2 CH2.
B) CH2 CH CH3.
C) CH3CH3.
D) CH3CH2CH3.
Answer: B
LO: 10.6
7
35) The monomer of PVC differs from the monomer of PE by
A) one atom.
B) two atoms.
C) three atoms.
D) four atoms.
Answer: A
LO: 10.6
36) Polyvinyl chloride is used for drain pipes in plumbing applications. It has replaced traditional cast
iron pipe for this purpose. The major advantage of PVC in replacing cast iron for this application
(particularly if you are a plumber or homeowner) is that PVC
A) is of lighter weight.
B) is easier to handle and cut.
C) is more resistant to corrosion.
D) All of the above are advantages of PVC.
Answer: D
LO: 10.6
37) Another name for Teflon is

A) LDPE.
B) PVC.
C) PTFE.
D) HDPE.
Answer: C
LO: 10.6
38) The monomer used to make Teflon is

A) H2C CH2.
B) Cl2C CH2.
C) H2C CHCl.
D) F2C CF2.
Answer: D
LO: 10.6
39) The monomer used to make PVC is

A) H2C CH2.
B) Cl2C CH2.
C) H2C CHCl.
D) F2C CF2.
Answer: C
LO: 10.6
8
40) One of the problems in the production of PVC is that
A) vinyl chloride is explosive.
B) vinyl chloride is carcinogenic.
C) vinyl chloride is toxic.
D) vinyl chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Answer: B
LO: 10.6
41) A polymer that conducts electricity is

A) polyacetylene.
B) polyethylene.
C) polyvinyl chloride.
D) polystyrene.
Answer: A
LO: 10.6
42) The plastic material used to make transparent "throw-away" drinking cups and disposable coffee
cups is
A) polyvinyl chloride.
B) polystyrene.
C) polyethylene.
D) bakelite plastic.
Answer: B
LO: 10.6
43) This formula in which n can be a very large number represents which of the following polymers?
A) polyethylene
C) polypropylene
D) teflon
Answer: A
LO: 10.6
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A) polyethylene
C) polypropylene
D) Teflon
Answer: C
LO: 10.6
A) polyethylene
C) polypropylene
D) teflon
Answer: B
LO: 10.6
A) polyethylene
C) polypropylene
D) Teflon
Answer: D
LO: 10.6
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A) polyethylene
C) polypropylene
D) polystyrene
Answer: D
LO: 10.6
48) The plastic that is used in light weight, rustproof plumbing pipes is
A) Teflon.
B) polyethylene.
C) PVC.
D) Bakelite.
Answer: C
LO: 10.6
49) What is Teflon used for?

A) film
B) nonstick cookware
C) bullet-proof vests
D) garbage bags
Answer: B
LO: 10.6
50) How does the monomer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) differ from the monomer of polyethylene (PE)?
A) The PVC monomer has a chlorine atom, but the PE monomer does not.
B) The PVC monomer has two chlorine atoms, but the PE monomer does not.
C) The PE monomer has one chlorine atom, and the PVC monomer has two chlorine atoms.
D) The PVC monomer has a triple bond, and the PE monomer has a double bond.
Answer: A
LO: 10.6
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51) The pendant group in polystyrene is a(n)
A) benzene ring.
B) chlorine atom.
C) ethyl group.
D) methyl group.
Answer: A
LO: 10.6
52) The pendant group in polypropylene is a(n)

A) benzene ring.
B) chlorine atom.
C) ethyl group.
D) methyl group.
Answer: D
LO: 10.6
53) The monomer from which polyethylene is made has ________ attached to the C=C.
A) only H atoms
B) a Cl atom
C) a benzene ring
D) a methyl group
Answer: A
LO: 10.6
54) Natural rubber can be made from the monomer

A) ethylene.
B) propylene.
C) butadiene.
D) isoprene.
Answer: D
LO: 10.6
55) Vulcanization of rubber was discovered by

A) Charles Goodrich.
B) Charles Goodyear.
C) Charles Firestone.
D) Charles Vulcan.
Answer: B
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56) Vulcanization makes rubber
A) hard.
B) sticky.
C) soft.
D) less elastic.
Answer: A
LO: 10.6
57) In the vulcanization of rubber, sulfur

A) is inserted into the carbon chain.
B) breaks long carbon chains into smaller chains.
C) forms links between polymer chains.
D) links all chains into one long chain.
Answer: C
LO: 10.6
58) Elastomers are synthetic polymers that mimic the properties of

A) vulcanized rubber.
B) polyethylene.
C) celluloid.
D) PVC.
Answer: A
LO: 10.6
59) Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) is a

A) condensation polymer.
B) vulcanized rubber.
C) copolymer.
D) all of the above
Answer: C
LO: 10.5
60) The main use of elastomers is making

A) tires.
B) synthetic body parts.
C) plastic bottles.
D) film.
Answer: A
LO: 10.6
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61) One of the disadvantages of polybutadiene rubber for automobile tires is
A) poor resistance to gasoline and oils.
B) its color.
C) density.
D) expense.
Answer: A
LO: 10.6
62) The substance in paints that hardens to form a continuous surface coating is called a
A) pigment.
B) binder.
C) solvent.
D) thinner.
Answer: B
LO: 10.6
63) In order for a synthetic polymer to be used as a binder in water-base latex paints, it must have
________ properties.
A) reactive
B) inert
C) rubberlike
D) aromatic
Answer: C
LO: 10.6
64) Silicone is a(n)

A) polyester.
B) plasticizer.
C) conducting polymer.
D) None of the above..
Answer: D
LO: 10.7
65) One example of a condensation polymer is

A) polyethylene.
B) nylon.
C) Teflon.
D) polystyrene.
Answer: B
LO: 10.7
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66) When polyester is formed as a film as opposed to a fiber, it is used in
A) party balloons.
B) floor tile.
C) bulletproof vests.
D) artificial limbs.
Answer: A
67) The segment of a polymer shown below represents a
A) polyamide.
B) polyester.
C) polyethylene.
D) polystyrene.
Answer: B
LO: 10.8
68) The segment of a polymer shown below represents a
A) polyamide.
B) polyester.
C) polyethylene.
D) polystyrene.
Answer: A
LO: 10.8
69) Nylons are named according to the number of ________ atoms in each monomer unit.
A) hydrogen
B) nitrogen
C) oxygen
D) carbon
Answer: D
LO: 10.8
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70) Which of the following is/are condensation polymers?
A) polyamide
B) polyurethane
C) polyester
D) All are condensation polymers.
Answer: D
LO: 10.7
71) Which of the following is a condensation polymer?

A) polyvinyl chloride
B) polyurethane
C) polyethylene
D) Plexiglass
Answer: B
LO: 10.7
72) Which of the following is NOT a condensation polymer?

A) polypropylene
B) polyester
C) Dacron
D) polyurethane
Answer: A
LO: 10.7
73) Which of the following natural polymers is a polyamide?

A) cotton fibers
B) wood fibers
C) silk
D) starch
Answer: C
LO: 10.7
74) Which of the following statements about addition and condensation polymers is true?
A) Both addition polymers and condensation polymers contain all of the atoms of the monomers.
B) Both addition polymers and condensation polymers lose some atoms from the original monomers
when the polymer is formed.
C) Addition polymers contain all of the atoms of the original monomers, but condensation polymers do
not.
D) Condensation polymers contain all of the atoms of the original monomers, but addition polymers do
not.
Answer: C
LO: 10.7
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75) Which of the following is NOT true of composite materials?
A) They contain high-strength fibers, often made from glass, graphite or ceramics.
B) The fibers provide support to the composite material.
C) The fibers are usually held together by a thermosetting condensation polymer.
D) All of the above are true.
Answer: D
LO: G.5
76) The temperature in many parts of the world can range between 0°C and 40°C, therefore we want the
Tg of car tires to be
A) greater than 40°C.
B) less than 40°C but greater than 0°C.
C) exactly 0°C.
D) less than 0°C.
Answer: D
LO: 10.9
77) An object will be used in an environment that has a temperature range of -20°C to 10°C. The object
must remain flexible and rubbery. It should have a Tg that is
B) less than 10°C but greater than -20°C.
C) exactly -20°C.
D) less than -20°C.
Answer: D
LO: 10.9
78) The temperature in many parts of the world can range between 0°C and 40°C, therefore we want the
Tg of PVC used as seat covers in cars to be
B) less than 40°C but greater than 0°C.
C) exactly 0°C.
D) less than 0°C.
Answer: D
LO: 10.9
79) The temperature inside the mouth is about 37°C. Polyvinyl acetate, a polymer used in chewing
gum, has a Tg
A) above 37°C.
B) below 37°C.
C) exactly 37°C.
D) above 100°C.
Answer: B
LO: 10.9
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80) Amorphous polymers are composed of
A) randomly organized polymer chains.
B) highly organized polymer chains.
C) a mixture of random and highly organized polymer chains.
Answer: A
LO: 10.10a
81) Crystalline polymers are composed of

A) randomly organized polymer chains.
B) highly organized polymer chains.
C) a mixture of random and highly organized polymer chains.
Answer: B
LO: 10.10a
82) Lycra bicycle shorts and exercise clothing contain fibers that have great strength and rigidity as well
as the ability to stretch. These fibers are probably composed of
A) natural rubber.
B) amorphous polymers.
C) crystalline polymers.
D) a creative combination of amorphous and crystalline polymers.
Answer: D
LO: 10.10a
83) Plexiglas is a polymethyl methacrylate polymer that is used as a glass substitute. The Tg of
Plexiglas is
A) low.
B) high.
C) moderate.
D) not important.
Answer: B
LO: 10.9
84) Which of the following statements about crystalline and amorphous polymers is correct?
A) Crystalline polymers tend to be stronger, while amorphous polymers tend to have great elasticity.
B) Crystalline polymers tend to have greater elasticity, while amorphous polymers tend to be stronger.
C) Both crystalline and amorphous polymers are strong but have little elasticity.
D) Both crystalline and amorphous polymers have great elasticity but have little strength.
Answer: A
LO: 10.10a
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85) The glass transition temperature (Tg) for a material is
A) the temperature below which the material is hard and brittle.
B) the temperature below which the material is tough and rubbery.
C) the temperature above which the material is tough and rubbery.
D) Two of the above are true.
Answer: D
LO: 10.9
86) The molecule most commonly split out between monomers to make a condensation polymer is
A) H2O.
B) NH3.
C) HCl.
D) H2S.
Answer: A
LO: 10.7
87) One of the advantages of incinerating plastics is

A) the high fuel value.
B) no air pollution.
C) all polymers burn efficiently.
D) All of the above are advantages of incinerating plastics.
Answer: A
LO: 10.11
88) Which of the following characteristics of synthetic polymers is NOT a problem?

A) They frequently are neither biodegradable nor photodegradable.
B) They frequently give off poisonous gases when they are burned.
C) They generally have a high energy content and can be burned.
D) They make up a large volume of the waste which goes into landfills.
Answer: C
LO: 10.11
89) Which of the following is currently the most desirable method to minimize the problem of disposal
of plastics?
A) Deposit them in a landfill.
B) Incinerate them.
C) Recycle them.
D) Use biodegradable plastics.
Answer: C
LO: 10.11
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90) Toxic hydrogen cyanide (HCN) is generated by burning
A) polyacrylonitrile (acrylics).
B) styrofoam.
C) polyvinyl chloride (vinyl plastics).
D) polyethylene.
Answer: A
LO: 10.11
91) The greatest hazard in using plastics in home building materials and furnishings is that some
A) poison children who eat them.
B) cause cancer.
C) are slippery.
D) form poisonous gases when burned.
Answer: D
LO: 10.11
92) Production of PCBs was discontinued in 1977, yet PCBs are still found in the environment. The
reason for this is
A) PCBs are formed naturally by plants and animals.
B) PCBs are very stable molecules.
C) PCBs are very reactive molecules.
D) PCBs are imported from other countries where their production is not banned.
Answer: B
LO: 10.11
93) Which of the following will result from adding a plasticizer to a polymer?
A) They will have a higher glass transition temperature, Tg.
B) They will be more rigid.
C) They will be more transparent.
D) They will be less brittle.
Answer: D
LO: 10.11
94) Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been banned because they are an environmental hazard.
Which of the following was NOT a reason for banning them?
A) PCBs degrade slowly in nature.
B) PCBs are nonpolar compounds and do not dissolve readily in water.
C) PCBs have high electrical resistance and are excellent insulating materials.
D) They lower the glass transition temperature, Tg, when they are added to a polymer.
Answer: C
LO: 10.11
20
95) The source of starting materials for synthetic polymers is primarily
A) plants.
B) petroleum and natural gas.
C) recycled plastics.
D) animals.
Answer: B
LO: 10.11
96) Which of the following is a problem with the use of plastics?

A) They have a low density.
B) They can conduct electricity.
C) They are made from petroleum and natural gas.
D) They can be made from renewable plant resource.
Answer: C
LO: 10.11
97) The most commonly recycled plastics are

A) HDPE and PET.
B) PET and PS.
C) HDPEand PS.
D) PET and styrene-butadiene.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Page Ref: Sec. 107
LO: 10.13
98) All of the following statements about biodegradable polymers are true EXCEPT
A) some can biodegrade by composting.
B) the most sustainable approach is to use renewable resources, especially non-food crops, as a
monomer source.
C) their glass transition temperatures are very high.
D) many require microorganisms to degrade them.
Answer: A
LO: 10.13
99) Flame-retardant fabrics often have ________ atoms incorporated into the fabric's fibers.
A) N or O
B) N or Cl
C) Cl or Br
D) Cl or Cr
Answer: C
LO: G.5
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100) Which of the following statements about biodegradable polymers is true?
A) They will degrade quickly in a landfill.
B) Thermosetting polymers are biodegradable, but thermoplastics are not.
C) They often require specific temperatures or the presence of microorganisms in order to undergo
degredation.
D) Polyvinyl chloride is a biodegradable polymer.
Answer: C
LO: 10.13
10.2 True/False Questions
1) All polymers are made from synthetic sources.

Answer: FALSE
LO: 10.2
2) All polymers made from polyethylene will have the same density.
Answer: FALSE
LO: 10.3
3) Thermosetting polymers can be melted and reformed into different shapes.

Answer: FALSE
LO: 10.4
4) Polyethylene has double bonds, but ethylene does not.

Answer: FALSE
LO: 10.3
5) Thermosetting resins will decompose rather than melt when they are heated to a high temperature.
Answer: TRUE
LO: 10.4
6) A large number of polymers are synthesized from monomers that are derived from ethylene.
Replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms on the ethylene monomer does not change the properties
of the polymer.
Answer: FALSE
LO: 10.5
7) Neoprene is an elastomer that shows better resistance to oil and gasoline than other elastomers.
Answer: TRUE
LO: 10.6
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8) Nylon is an example of a condensation polymer.
Answer: TRUE
LO: 10.8
9) A silicone polymer has a series of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms in the polymer chain.
Answer: TRUE
10) Amorphous polymers tend to have great strength and rigidity while crystalline polymers tend to
have greater elasticity.
Answer: FALSE
LO: 10.10a
11) Chewing gum is easier to remove from clothing if ice is applied to the gum. This works because
applying ice lowers the temperature of the gum to below its glass transition temperature (Tg), so the
gum becomes brittle and can be removed more easily.
Answer: TRUE
LO: 10.9
12) Crystalline polymers tend to have great strength while amorphous polymers tend to have greater
elasticity.
Answer: TRUE
LO: 10.10a
13) The glass transition temperature, Tg, is the temperature above which the polymer becomes brittle.
Answer: FALSE
LO: 10.9
14) Approximately 75% of the plastic currently used in the United States is recycled each year.
Answer: FALSE
LO: 10.11
15) Fire-retardant fabrics often have chlorine or bromine atoms incorporated into the fibers of the
polymers from which the cloth is made.
Answer: TRUE
LO: G.5
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16) A plasticizer makes a material more flexible and less brittle by raising its glass transition
temperature (Tg).
Answer: FALSE
LO: 10.11
17) Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are no longer used as plasticizers because they are considered to
be an environmental hazard.
Answer: TRUE
LO: 10.11
18) Plasticizers are liquids of low volatility which can be lost by diffusion or evaporation as a plastic
material ages.
Answer: TRUE
LO: 10.11
19) Plasticizers, such as biphenyls, are very soluble in water.

Answer: FALSE
LO: 10.11
20) Biodegradable plastics will degrade easily under most conditions.

Answer: FALSE
LO: 10.13
21) It is easier to recycle thermoplastic polymers than thermosetting polymers.

Answer: TRUE
LO: 10.13
10.3 Short Answer Questions
1) What is polymerization?
Answer: the process of building polymers from monomers
LO: 10.1
2) What is a macromolecule?
Answer: a relatively huge molecule composed of a repeating pattern of smaller units
3) What is the connection between polyethylene and the "Battle of Britain" in the second World War?
Answer: PE as insulation for radar
LO: 10.3
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4) What type of polymer is used for synthetic body parts?
Answer: silicones
5) Name three advantages of acrylic fiber yarns over wool.

Answer: don't shrink in water, are not attacked by moths, and are non-allergenic
LO: G.5
10.4 Essay Questions
1) Compare and contrast the molecular structure and performance characteristics of LDPE and HDPE.
LO: 10.3
2) Compare thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers.

LO: 10.4
3) Polyvinyl chloride is used for drain pipe in plumbing applications. It has replaced traditional cast iron
pipe for this purpose. List the advantages of PVC for plumbers, the plumbing industry and
homeowners.
LO: G.5
4) Draw part of the repeating structure of polystyrene.

LO: 10.5
5) Draw part of the repeating structure of polyacetylene.

LO: 10.5
6) Sulfur acts as a cross-linker when rubber is vulcanized. Explain why this cross-linking improves the
performance of rubber.
LO: 10.6
7) Distinguish between a polymer like polyethylene and a copolymer like styrene-butadiene rubber
(SBR).
LO: 10.7
8) Explain how an addition polymer differs from a condensation polymer.

LO: 10.7
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9) What are composite materials? What are their advantages? Give two examples of products that use
composite materials.
LO: G.5
10) How are polymers linked to the earth's petroleum reserves?

LO: 10.11
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10.1 Multiple Choice Questions

2) The word polymer means many

3) The word monomer means

4) Which statement relating monomers and polymers is correct?

7) Which of the following is NOT a naturally occurring polymer?

8) Which of the following is a naturally occurring polymer?

11) The first "practical" application of celluloid was

12) Which of the following is NOT a natural polymer?

13) The first attempts to make synthetic polymers involved

17) One of the first applications of polyethylene was

18) High-density polyethylene is composed of

19) Low-density polyethylene is composed of

21) LDPE finds applications as

22) LDPE stands for

23) HDPE stands for

24) Thermoplastic polymers may be

27) A copolymer is composed of

28) Which of the following is a copolymer?

29) The polymer segment ~CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2~ represents

34) The monomer of polypropylene is

37) Another name for Teflon is

38) The monomer used to make Teflon is

39) The monomer used to make PVC is

41) A polymer that conducts electricity is

49) What is Teflon used for?

52) The pendant group in polypropylene is a(n)

54) Natural rubber can be made from the monomer

55) Vulcanization of rubber was discovered by

57) In the vulcanization of rubber, sulfur

58) Elastomers are synthetic polymers that mimic the properties of

59) Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) is a

60) The main use of elastomers is making

64) Silicone is a(n)

65) One example of a condensation polymer is

67) The segment of a polymer shown below represents a

68) The segment of a polymer shown below represents a

71) Which of the following is a condensation polymer?

72) Which of the following is NOT a condensation polymer?

73) Which of the following natural polymers is a polyamide?

81) Crystalline polymers are composed of

87) One of the advantages of incinerating plastics is

88) Which of the following characteristics of synthetic polymers is NOT a problem?

96) Which of the following is a problem with the use of plastics?

97) The most commonly recycled plastics are

10.2 True/False Questions

1) All polymers are made from synthetic sources.

3) Thermosetting polymers can be melted and reformed into different shapes.

4) Polyethylene has double bonds, but ethylene does not.

19) Plasticizers, such as biphenyls, are very soluble in water.

20) Biodegradable plastics will degrade easily under most conditions.

21) It is easier to recycle thermoplastic polymers than thermosetting polymers.

10.3 Short Answer Questions

5) Name three advantages of acrylic fiber yarns over wool.

10.4 Essay Questions

2) Compare thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers.

4) Draw part of the repeating structure of polystyrene.

5) Draw part of the repeating structure of polyacetylene.

8) Explain how an addition polymer differs from a condensation polymer.

10) How are polymers linked to the earth's petroleum reserves?