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Polymer properties and processes

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Polymer properties and processes”, from the unit “Product analysis: encouraging healthy lifestyles” (Year 10 Design and technology) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Where are most polymers sourced from?
  2. Polymers can be categorised as ...
  3. Polymer products are often stamped with this symbol, why?
  4. Why are single use polymers like drinking straws discouraged?
  5. Why are saucepan handles made from a thermosetting polymer?
  6. Match the products to the thermoforming polymer which it is made from.
  7. Match the four stages of sourcing and creating polymers to their explanations.
  8. Explain the term fractional distillation.
  9. Materials that are not naturally occurring and need to be manufactured by humans are called ...
  10. What are the properties of polypropylene?
  11. What kind of process is injection moulding?
  12. The advantages of injection moulding are:

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