Disposing of polymers (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What are polymers, like plastics, made from?
What are polymers, like plastics, made from?
Crude oil
Why is crude oil described as a finite resource?
Why is crude oil described as a finite resource?
It will eventually run out
What does non-biodegradable mean?
What does non-biodegradable mean?
Don't break down naturally
How long can plastics last in landfill sites?
How long can plastics last in landfill sites?
Hundreds of years
What harmful gas forms when plastic containing chlorine is burned?
What harmful gas forms when plastic containing chlorine is burned?
Hydrogen chloride ()
What gas is produced when burning plastics that contributes to global warming?
What gas is produced when burning plastics that contributes to global warming?
Carbon dioxide ()
Why do many plastics end up in landfill sites?
Why do many plastics end up in landfill sites?
Too difficult or costly to separate
Why are polymers difficult to dispose of?
Why are polymers difficult to dispose of?
They are unreactive
Which two polymers are given as examples of non-biodegradable polymers?
Which two polymers are given as examples of non-biodegradable polymers?
Poly(ethene) and poly(propene)
Why is the unreactive nature of polymers useful?
Why is the unreactive nature of polymers useful?
Can safely store food and items
What benefit does recycling polymers provide?
What benefit does recycling polymers provide?
Reduces need for crude oil
What problem do non-biodegradable polymers create in the environment?
What problem do non-biodegradable polymers create in the environment?
Litter problems