Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section
Disposal of addition polymers
21 practice questions
Practice questions
1–3 of 3 · Hard
Question 1
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →Explain why addition polymers such as poly(propene) persist in the environment for very long periods. Suggest one environmental problem that may result from this persistence.
Question 2
5 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →A city is searching for ways to manage its addition polymer waste. Answer the following questions about the disposal of addition polymers.
(a)[1 mark]State what is meant by the term 'biodegradable'.
(b)[2 marks]Explain, using the structure of addition polymers, why most of them are not biodegradable.
(c)[2 marks]Describe two environmental problems caused by the build-up of non-biodegradable addition polymers.
Question 3
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →Incineration is sometimes used as a method of disposing of waste addition polymers. Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of disposing of addition polymers by incineration.