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Plastics Test
Question | Answer |
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Synthetic | Man made material. Most plastics derive from oil. Working on bio plastic. |
Atom | Tiny basic building blocks of matter. Everything is made from atoms. |
Molecule | 2 or more atoms joined together. |
Polymer | Long chain of identical molecules. All plastics are polymers. |
Themoplastic | MELTS when heated. Thermo = heat. Some molecules split apart. |
Thermoplastic Uses | Plastic bottles, bags. |
Thermosetting plastic | DOES NOT MELT when heated. Set = can't be changed, not affected by heat. Very durable resistant, hard to recycle. |
Thermosetting plastic Uses | Electrical parts, hair dryers. Very durable, resistant. |