Disposal of polymers

Last updated: 25/02/2020
AQA A-Level Chemistry Polymers Disposal of polymers
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  2. What is the definition of bioplastic?

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  3. What is the definition of photodegradable polymers?

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  4. What type of wavelength energy is used to break down photodegradable plasics?

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  5. What is the definition of carbon neutral?

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  6. Which of the following are an example of a carbon neutral resource?

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  7. What property do some plastics have leaving them unable to be broken down?

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  8. What property do some plastics have leaving them able to be broken down?

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  9. What are landfills?

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  10. How is the rate of decomposition of biodegradable materials slowed in landfills?

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  11. What is meant by the combustion of plastics?

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  12. What is one environmental issue when plastics are combusted?

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  13. After the combustion of plastics, what method can be used to remove polluted acidic gases?

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  14. How do gas scrubbers work?

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  15. What is reusing?

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  17. What is one disadvantage to recycling?

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  18. What is organic feedback?

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