Chapter 30- Plastics Flashcards by Rebecca Lawlor

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Properties of plastics

A

easily dyed
mouldable
durable
low density
good insulators

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Environmental impact of plastics

A

non-biodegradable

* fire risk- produce poisonous fumes when burned

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Plastics are made _____

A

-from crude oil
It’s hydrocarbons are removed from it
Making monomers,
These are added together to form polymers

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