RoseMarie Gallagher and Paul Ingram Solutions for Chapter: Polymers, Exercise 4: Q

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RoseMarie Gallagher Chemistry Solutions for Exercise - RoseMarie Gallagher and Paul Ingram Solutions for Chapter: Polymers, Exercise 4: Q

Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 18: Polymers, Exercise 4: Q with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from RoseMarie Gallagher and Paul Ingram Solutions for Chapter: Polymers, Exercise 4: Q with Hints & Solutions

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Which three properties do you think are the most important for plastic bags?

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Which three properties do you think are the most important for kitchen bowls and utensils?

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

What is expanded polystyrene?

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Now make a table with these headings:

Items Properties of the plastic in it Disadvantages of this plastic Name of this plastic

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Make a table with these headings :

Item Properties of the plastic in it Disadvantages of this plastic

Name of this plastic

  • Fill in the first column of your table, giving three or four plastic items you own or use.
  • In the second column, give the properties you observe, for that plastic. (You are a scientist!) For example is the plastic rigid? Or flexible?
  • In the third column give any disadvantages you notice, for this plastic.
  • Then see if you can name it. If you can, well done!

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Items Properties of the plastic in it Disadvantages of this plastic Name of this plastic

Complete the following table by using appropriate data as shown above.

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Items Properties of the plastic in it Disadvantages of this plastic

Name of this plastic

Complete the following table by using appropriate data as shown above.

 

 

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Item Properties of the plastic in it Disadvantages of this plastic

Name of this plastic

Plastic Carry bag 
  • The mechanical strength along with rigidity and hardness of this is comparatively low.
  • They have a waxy texture.
  •  It is non-biodegradable
 X

The name of X in the above table is _____.(Polythene/Methane/Ethene)