10.5.2 - Applications Based on Polymer Classes
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Practice Questions
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Name one use of Polyethylene.
💡 Hint: Think about common shopping bags.
Which polymer is known for its durability in textiles?
💡 Hint: Think of a strong fabric used in clothes and carpets.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which polymer is widely used in beverage bottles?
💡 Hint: Remember the clear bottles holding soft drinks.
True or False: All elastomers are synthetic materials.
💡 Hint: Think about rubber from trees.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the comparative advantages of using bio-based polymers like PLA versus traditional petroleum-based polymers.
💡 Hint: Consider the environmental effects of production and disposal.
Evaluate the role of elastomers in automotive applications and propose a new composite material that could enhance their properties.
💡 Hint: Think about how materials can be combined to achieve desired properties.
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