Review Questions for Chapter

List the three subclasses of Class 4 hazardous materials. 

Sublimation is the process in which a solid goes directly to which physical state  

Phosphorus is a Class 4.1 Flammable Solid and will do what when removed from its container  

Which of the following compounds or mixtures may undergo spontaneous heating  

Which of the following extinguishing agents would be appropriate for large fires involving water-reactive materials  

Polymers are widely used as electrical insulators in applications such as wire and cable insulation, electrical appliance housings and capacitor films. Polymers used in these applications include polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, and isotactic polypropylene. 

Explain the differences between monomers, oligomers and polymers. Draw examples of each. 

What is meant by the statement plastics and rubbers comprise a statistical distribution of molecular lengths  

Explain the differences between the following sets of terms  

What is meant by the term preferred orientation when talking about fabricated plastic parts Why would this orientation result in anisotropic mechanical properties in the final product  

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