Across
- 3. A small molecule that can bond with others to form a polymer.
- 7. things that are made from chemical processes and originate from man made materials.
- 11. A large molecule made of repeating monomer units.
- 12. is a substance made from natural minerals found in the earth
- 14. A strong, synthetic fiber made from petroleum, used in clothing, ropes, and parachutes.
- 15. A synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into different shapes.
Down
- 1. materials that come from animals
- 2. A type of plastic designed to break down naturally over time through biological processes.
- 4. The chemical process of linking monomers to form polymers.
- 5. A process where substances change to form new materials.
- 6. materials that come from plants
- 8. things collected from nature that can be used after a minimal amount of processing.
- 9. A fossil fuel used as the main raw material for making many synthetic materials.
- 10. A synthetic fiber made from petroleum-based polymers, commonly used in fabrics.
- 13. Tiny plastic particles that result from the breakdown of larger plastic materials.
