5 Questions
Who is credited with the synthesis of cellulose nitrate, also known as celluloid?
John Wesley Hyatt
Which individual is associated with the creation of the first truly man-made plastic, phenol-formaldehyde plastics (phenolics)?
Leo Hendrick Baekeland
In which industry did the synthesis of phenol-formaldehyde plastics find early applications?
Electrical appliances
What marked the beginning of the plastic industry?
The synthesis of cellulose nitrate
At what point in history did we begin to understand the true nature of polymers?
In the middle of the 20th century
Test your knowledge of the impact of chemistry on society with this CH 1006 Polymer Chemistry Handout 1 quiz. Explore the role of chemistry in nature, industry, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, energy, and the environment. This quiz is based on the principles of polymerization and aims to enhance your understanding of the wide-reaching influence of chemistry in our everyday lives.
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