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57 Multiple choice questions
Term
Some polymers are important for their ability to readily snap back to their original shape after
being stretched. What is the appropriate term for this type of polymer?
Less expensive, light weight, easily moldable, mechanical and chemical durability, unique
decorative properties.
Polymers that can be stretched and return to their original shape are known as
elastomers.
The modern pharmaceutical industry can trace its roots to the Philadelphia area.
Currently, less than 1% of all prescriptions are formulated by the pharmacist.1 of 57
Term
What is the largest polymer by volume in production?
The largest volume polymer produced is polyethylene.
Natural soap is derived from animal fat.
The first totally synthetic fiber was nylon.
The largest usage for polymers is packaging.2 of 57
Term
One of the companies that manufacture micro-fiber polyester is:
Optical Brighteners
Elastomers
Hoechst-Celanese
Packaging3 of 57 Term
Polymer s that have the ability to be s tretched and r eturn to their original shape are known as:
Addition P olymer s
Elastomer s
Nylon
Polyether4 of 57
Term
The r epea ting units of a polymer are called:
Copal
A pent amer
A polymer
A monomer5 of 57
Term
What is the bigges t challenge facing the p aints and coatings indus try in recent years?
The l arges challenge facing the p aints and coatings indu stry in recent years was the iss ue
of VOC's and developing a VOC free line of paints.
The mol ecules joine d are called monomer s and the r eaction to join them is known as a
polymeriz ation.
The l argest volume pol ymer produced is polyethyl ene.
The definition of a chemic al is too broad. Too much would be incl uded in the chemic al
industry.6 of 57 Term
What regulatory agency is involved with the clearance of a pesticide? What law is involved?
The l arges challenge facing the p aints and coatings indu stry in recent years was the iss ue
of VOC's and developing a VOC free line of paints.
The el ement chlorine gener ally mak es pesticide s mor e active. Unf ortuna tely, it also tends
to mak e them mor e toxic to humans and animal s.
Builders and optic al bright ener s are used in the formul ation of detergent s. Some
detergent s may contain an oxygena ted cleaner or enzyme s.
Pesticide s are regul ated by the En vironment al Protection Agency (EPA) under the F ederal
Insecticide , Fungicide and R odenticide Act (FIFR A).7 of 57
Term
What advantages have been r ealized by the incorpor ation of vitamins into prepared foods?
Builders and optic al bright ener s are used in the formul ation of detergent s. Some
detergent s may contain an oxygena ted cleaner or enzyme s.
The definition of a chemic al is too broad. Too much would be incl uded in the chemic al
industry.
The mol ecules joine d are called monomer s and the r eaction to join them is known as a
polymeriz ation.
With the inc orpor ation of vitamins into prepared foods, the na tionwide el imina tion of
certain diseases has been r ealized.8 of 57 Term
What is currently the largest volume fiber used in automobil e tire cons truction and name at least
two fiber s it has replaced.
The el ement chlorine gener ally mak es pesticide s mor e active. Unf ortuna tely, it also tends
to mak e them mor e toxic to humans and animal s.
With the inc orpor ation of vitamins into prepared foods, the na tionwide el imina tion of
certain diseases has been r ealized.
The l arges challenge facing the p aints and coatings indu stry in recent years was the iss ue
of VOC's and developing a VOC free line of paints.
Polyester is currently the l argest volume fiber used in tire construction , having r eplaced
cotton, rayon and nyl on.9 of 57
Term
Generic drugs are those that have:
The l argest usage for polymer s is packaging.
The same active ingr edient as a name br and drug
The first totally synthetic fiber was nylon.
Natural soap is deriv ed from animal fat.10 of 57
Term
The l argest usage for the pol ymer s manuf actured in the Unit ed States is:
Harvesting
Packaging
Aliquoting
Label ing11 of 57
57 Multiple choice questions
Term
Some polymers are important for their ability to readily snap back to their original shape after
being stretched. What is the appropriate term for this type of polymer?
Less expensive, light weight, easily moldable, mechanical and chemical durability, unique
decorative properties.
Polymers that can be stretched and return to their original shape are known as
elastomers.
The modern pharmaceutical industry can trace its roots to the Philadelphia area.
Currently, less than 1% of all prescriptions are formulated by the pharmacist.1 of 57
Term
What is the largest polymer by volume in production?
The largest volume polymer produced is polyethylene.
Natural soap is derived from animal fat.
The first totally synthetic fiber was nylon.
The largest usage for polymers is packaging.2 of 57
Term
One of the companies that manufacture micro-fiber polyester is:
Optical Brighteners
Elastomers
Hoechst-Celanese
Packaging3 of 57 Term
Polymer s that have the ability to be s tretched and r eturn to their original shape are known as:
Addition P olymer s
Elastomer s
Nylon
Polyether4 of 57
Term
The r epea ting units of a polymer are called:
Copal
A pent amer
A polymer
A monomer5 of 57
Term
What is the bigges t challenge facing the p aints and coatings indus try in recent years?
The l arges challenge facing the p aints and coatings indu stry in recent years was the iss ue
of VOC's and developing a VOC free line of paints.
The mol ecules joine d are called monomer s and the r eaction to join them is known as a
polymeriz ation.
The l argest volume pol ymer produced is polyethyl ene.
The definition of a chemic al is too broad. Too much would be incl uded in the chemic al
industry.6 of 57 Term
What regulatory agency is involved with the clearance of a pesticide? What law is involved?
The l arges challenge facing the p aints and coatings indu stry in recent years was the iss ue
of VOC's and developing a VOC free line of paints.
The el ement chlorine gener ally mak es pesticide s mor e active. Unf ortuna tely, it also tends
to mak e them mor e toxic to humans and animal s.
Builders and optic al bright ener s are used in the formul ation of detergent s. Some
detergent s may contain an oxygena ted cleaner or enzyme s.
Pesticide s are regul ated by the En vironment al Protection Agency (EPA) under the F ederal
Insecticide , Fungicide and R odenticide Act (FIFR A).7 of 57
Term
What advantages have been r ealized by the incorpor ation of vitamins into prepared foods?
Builders and optic al bright ener s are used in the formul ation of detergent s. Some
detergent s may contain an oxygena ted cleaner or enzyme s.
The definition of a chemic al is too broad. Too much would be incl uded in the chemic al
industry.
The mol ecules joine d are called monomer s and the r eaction to join them is known as a
polymeriz ation.
With the inc orpor ation of vitamins into prepared foods, the na tionwide el imina tion of
certain diseases has been r ealized.8 of 57 Term
What is currently the largest volume fiber used in automobil e tire cons truction and name at least
two fiber s it has replaced.
The el ement chlorine gener ally mak es pesticide s mor e active. Unf ortuna tely, it also tends
to mak e them mor e toxic to humans and animal s.
With the inc orpor ation of vitamins into prepared foods, the na tionwide el imina tion of
certain diseases has been r ealized.
The l arges challenge facing the p aints and coatings indu stry in recent years was the iss ue
of VOC's and developing a VOC free line of paints.
Polyester is currently the l argest volume fiber used in tire construction , having r eplaced
cotton, rayon and nyl on.9 of 57
Term
Generic drugs are those that have:
The l argest usage for polymer s is packaging.
The same active ingr edient as a name br and drug
The first totally synthetic fiber was nylon.
Natural soap is deriv ed from animal fat.10 of 57
Term
The l argest usage for the pol ymer s manuf actured in the Unit ed States is:
Harvesting
Packaging
Aliquoting
Label ing11 of 57
