Across
- 2. affects polymers properties
- 4. is a thermoforming plastic that is resistant to weathering and used in guttering
- 7. high-impact polystyrene
- 8. the alphabet in the language of molecules
- 10. large molecules formed by monomers
- 14. able to trace this type of polymer from beginning to end
- 17. smaller molecules that make up a polymer
- 18. basic building block for all matter
- 19. one of the particles that make up an atom
- 20. is a thermoforming plastic that is a kid's toy
Down
- 1. used for drink bottles
- 3. links one polymer chain to another, either branched or linear
- 5. what plastic is made from
- 6. high-density polyethylene
- 9. recyclable, easily melted and molded
- 11. groups branch off from the long chain
- 12. cannot be recycled or reformed
- 13. is a thermosetting plastic used on lakes and rivers
- 15. biodegradable plastics that are made from starch and corn
- 16. smallest unit of a substance