Biodegradability & Disposal of Polymers (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Quizzes
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Which process breaks down polyesters and polyamides?
Which process breaks down polyesters and polyamides?
Hydrolysis
Why are polymers with no polar bonds non-biodegradable?
Why are polymers with no polar bonds non-biodegradable?
Cannot undergo hydrolysis
What property makes polyalkenes non-biodegradable?
What property makes polyalkenes non-biodegradable?
Lack polar bonds
What are the products of acid hydrolysis of polyesters?
What are the products of acid hydrolysis of polyesters?
Dicarboxylic acids and diols
What are the products of base hydrolysis of polyamides?
What are the products of base hydrolysis of polyamides?
Dicarboxylic acid salts & diamines
Which bond is broken during hydrolysis of polyesters?
Which bond is broken during hydrolysis of polyesters?
bond
What causes photodegradable polymers to break down?
What causes photodegradable polymers to break down?
UV light
Which gas is released by landfill disposal of polymers?
Which gas is released by landfill disposal of polymers?
Methane ()
Which toxic gases are produced by incineration of polymers?
Which toxic gases are produced by incineration of polymers?
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What resource does recycling polymers conserve?
What resource does recycling polymers conserve?
Crude oil supplies