Question 2 of 21

What are liquid-absorbing crystals used for?

... Both answers are correct. Liquid-absorbing crystals are polymers that absorb and retain water, and they can be used in anything from landscaping and gardening to disposable diapers and humidors.

Question 3 of 21

Pantyhose is made with the same polymer as what product?

... Both pantyhose and parachutes are made using polyamide as a base material.

Question 4 of 21

What's the most common type of polymer?

... PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is the most common type of polymer, and it's used to make plastic bottles and containers.

Question 5 of 21

Polycarbonate, which is used to make eyeglass lenses, is also used to make which of the following?

... Polycarbonate is impact resistent and basically bulletproof, so it can be used to make riot shields, helmets, visors and aircraft components.

Question 6 of 21

Credit cards are made with the same polymer used in which common household item?

... Both credit cards and plumbing fittings are made using PVC, or polyvinyl chloride.

Question 7 of 21

What unlikely product contains polymers?

... While you might not expect it, the polymers in hairspray help form a film over the hair, setting it in place.

Question 8 of 21

What was the first synthetic polymer?

... Bakelite was the first polymer, created in 1907 by chemist Leo Baekeland.

Question 9 of 21

Which of the following items of clothing typically contains polymers?

... Spandex, a form of polymer, is used to add elasticity to clothes like skinny jeans, socks, bathing suits and more.

Question 10 of 21

What percentage of the plastic bags produced in the U.S. are recycled?

... Over 100 billion plastic bags are produced in the U.S. every year, but only 0.6 percent are recycled.

Question 11 of 21

Teflon, a nonflammable polymer, can resist temperatures of up to:

... Teflon can resist temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius), and it generates no smoke, making it a great material for cooking utensils and cookware.

Question 12 of 21

Packing peanuts are made from what type of polymer?

... The most common form of polystyrene is foam, which is used to make packing peanuts, grocery store meat trays and Styrofoam cups.

Question 13 of 21

Acrylics, a form of polymers that are used to make water-resistant paints, can also be found in what?

... If you buy a comforter that's filled with synthetic material instead of down, chances are it contains acrylic fibers.

Question 14 of 21

Which of the following items is a natural polymer?

... Amber is fossilized tree resin that goes through the process of molecular polymerization, becoming elastic and rubbery.

Question 15 of 21

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were once used in the making of what type of polymers?

... Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), once used in foam, can damage the ozone layer and are no longer used in the making of products like Styrofoam cups.

Question 16 of 21

What percentage of the plastic products used in the U.S. are recycled instead of thrown away after use?

... According to the Environmental Protection Agency, about 10 percent of plastic products end up in a recycling center.

Question 17 of 21

Which polymer has a short life span?

... The average life span of PVC is the shortest of these, at just 34 years.

Question 18 of 21

Recycled polystyrene (foam) is used in the making of what?

... Recycled polystyrene is often used in the making of concrete and other building materials.

Question 19 of 21

Biodegradable bags are made with a polymer that takes how long to decompose?

... Biodegradable plastic bags can be added to your compost pile and will take about 18 months to decompose.

Question 20 of 21

The polymer PTFE, used to make Teflon, is also found in a type of clothing. Which one?

... Gore-Tex is a porous form of PTFE that is insulating but highly breathable.

Question 21 of 21

PET, the polymer used to make plastic bottles, is identified with what recycling number?

... PET can be found in many items with the recyling No. 1, including soda bottles, peanut butter jars, salad dressing bottles and some medicine containers.

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