7.1.1 - Plastics (Polymers): Production, Properties, and Environmental Impact
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Practice Questions
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What is a polymer?
💡 Hint: Think of a long necklace made from smaller beads.
What process leads to the formation of plastics?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's about linking monomers together!
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What are plastics primarily made from?
💡 Hint: What forms the basis of plastic materials?
True or False: Plastics are biodegradable.
💡 Hint: Think about how long plastics last in the environment.
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Analyze the lifecycle of a plastic bottle and propose ways to reduce its environmental impact.
💡 Hint: Focus on every stage of the plastic bottle's life to find improvements.
Discuss the implications of plastic waste in aquatic ecosystems and suggest solutions.
💡 Hint: Connect the health of marine animals to larger environmental issues.
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