plastics from oil?

Question

2) Why wouldn't we use poly(ethene) to make these things?

a) saucepans
b) shoes
c) car windscreen

3) Write down the names of the polymer made from propene.

4) Poly(propene) is also strong and hard wearing. Explain why these two properties are important in a rope.

5) What happens to plastics in landfill sites? Explain your answer

6) Describe two other problems caused by plastics in the environment.

7) Scientists are developing some biodegradable plastics. Why do you think they are doing this?

8) Write down one problem of recycling plastics.

Answer 1

Except for #3, these are pretty easy questions if you think about them. Why don't you do that? For that matter, #3 might be easy too if you read your text book.