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A simple, individual molecule that makes up a polymer.
A monomer.
A chain of monomers linked together to form a compound.
A polymer.
A synthetic polymer is ____________?
a polymer that is man made, produced through labs.
Are most synthetic polymers biodegradable?
No
What is the subject of the presentation?
Environmental Concerns of Synthetic Polymers
Why are synthetic polymers typically non-reactive?
- Long chain structure
- Non polar bonds
What is the material most synthetic polymers based from?
Petroleum
Who created the periodic table
What is are 2 examples of a flexible synthetic polymer, and a rigid synthetic polymer?
Flexible
Plastic Bags, Polyester clothing, rubber bands
Rigid
LEGO bricks, PVC pipes, plastic bottles
What is Ms. Dermott's first name?
WRONG
It's Ms.
What are the elements synthetic polymers are made out of?
Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Hydrogen
Draw 1,2 - dibromo-3,8-dichloro-3-ethyl-4-nitrooctacis-1-trans-3,7-triene-5-yne on the blackboard
idk
Why might water-soluble polymers (Such as Polyvinylalcohol) getting loose into the wild become an issue?
Water - soluble polymers are capable of entering waterways, therefore it enters more than just land and fails to biodegrade in oceans (Which can neither be incinerated or land filled)
What's my favorite color
Purple