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70 Cards in this Set
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DDT
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persistent pesticide
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glucose
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carbohydrate
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legume
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plant with nitrogen-fixing bacteria
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nicotine
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natural toxin
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oxygen
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reactant in animal cell respiration
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carbon dioxide
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reactant in photosynthesis
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polytetrafluoroethylene
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non-stick pan coating (Teflon)
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styrene-butadiene copolymer
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rubber for auto tires (SBR)
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ethanol
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beverage component
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ammonia
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used to make fertilizer or explosives
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HDPE
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high density polyethylene
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LDPE
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low density polyethylene
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LLDPE
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linear low density polyethylene
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PETE
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polyethylene telephtholate
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IPM
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integrated pest management
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name the synthetic polymer:
indoor-outdoor carpeting |
polypropylene
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name the synthetic polymer:
soft-textured sweater that releases cyanide when burned |
polyacrylonitrile
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name the synthetic polymer:
automobile tire |
elastomer
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name the synthetic polymer:
panty hose |
nylon
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name the synthetic polymer:
soft-drink bottle |
polyester resin
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name the synthetic polymer:
non-stick pan coating |
teflon
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name the synthetic polymer:
bullet-proof vest |
kevlar
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name the synthetic polymer:
kitchen counter |
formaldehyde resin
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name the synthetic polymer:
plastic plumbing |
polyvinyl chloride
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name the synthetic polymer:
swimming pool liners |
polyvinyl chloride
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name the monomer used:
polyethylene |
ethylene
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name the monomer used:
PVC |
vinyl chloride
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name the monomer used:
Teflon |
tetrafluoroethylene
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name the monomer used:
Orlon |
acrylonitrile
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name the monomer used:
polypropylene |
propylene
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name the monomer used:
polystyrene |
styrene
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spinneret
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a device used to force polymers into fibers
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vulcanized rubber
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a stronger polymer converted from regular rubber polymers
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homopolymer
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polymers made from only one type of monomer
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condensation reaction
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chemical reaction where two moletcules form one molecule
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cold-drawn fiber
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process that strengthens material (ex. nylon)
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oriented polymer
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stronger than randomly scattered polymers
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what two monomers form the copolymer SBR rubber?
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styrene & butadiene
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why was nylon needed/discovered during WWII?
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needed them for parachutes, rope and military equipment (lack of silk)
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why was synthetic rubber needed/discovered during WWII?
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tires; Japan controlled all rubber-production facilities in the Pacific so scientists worked on creating rubber.
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what characteristics of thermoplastic polymers make them good for recycling?
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melt when heated then assume their original solidarity
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what precautions should be taken in factories using formaldehyde resins?
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out-gassing (formaldehyde gas irritates humans and may cause cancer)
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why are Acrilan fabrics unsuitable for use in airplanes?
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releases the deadly gas hydrogen cuanide when burned
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why is formaldehyde useful for embalming?
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it's highly reactive and promotes cross-linking within proteins in the body
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name a non-organic synthetic polymer
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silicon - chemically & thermally stable, used in silly putty and plastic surgery.
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alternating copolymer
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ABABABAABABAB
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ideal copolymer
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AAABBABBAABBAABAB
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block copolymer
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AAAAAABBBBAAAAAABBBBBB
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most common use of thermoplastics?
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plastic bottles
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most common use of thermosetting resins?
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formica, cabinets
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which is produced in greater quantities: thermoplastic or thermosetting resin?
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thermoplastics
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how does entropy affect the behavior of a rubber band?
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entropy is the measure of the disorder of a system (rubber bands are stretched to their limits and go back to their original state)
rubber bands do not have strong intermolecular forces or have highly polar groups |
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name three situations where polymers were unexpectedly created
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- teflon (gas ---> solid)
- neoprene/SBR rubber (WWII) - cold-drawing fibers (nylon-66) |
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what elements can represent X in the halide equation (R--X)?
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F, Cl, Br, I
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are halides water soluble?
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no
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what is methanol used for?
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wood alcohol, fuel
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what is ethanol used for?
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beverage alcohol
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what is isopropanol used for?
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Rubbing alcohol
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what is Ethylene glycol used for?
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Antifreeze
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what is Glycerol (glycerin) used for?
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Moisturizer
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what is acetic acid used for?
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vinegar
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is
CH3OH water soluble? |
yes
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is
CH3Cl water soluble? |
no
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is
CH3NH2 water soluble? |
yes
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is
CH3COOH water soluble? |
yes
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is
CFCl3 water soluble? |
no
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is
CH3CH2OH water soluble? |
yes
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is
C17H35COOH water soluble? |
no
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is vitamin A soluble in water?
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no
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is vitamin C soluble in water?
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yes
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