IGCSE Chemistry Extended 11.8.5—Environmental challenges caused by Topic Practice

• Describe environmental challenges caused by plastics, (a) disposal in landfill sites (b) accumulation in oceans (c) formation of toxic gases from burning

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There are two types of polymerisation, addition and condensation.

Some plastics, formed by polymerisation, are non-biodegradable.

Describe two pollution problems that are caused by non-biodegradable plastics.

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There are two types of polymerisation, addition and condensation.

Some plastics, formed by polymerisation, are non-biodegradable.

Describe two pollution problems that are caused by non-biodegradable plastics.

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Items made from nylon are often disposed of by burying them in the ground. This is called landfill.

Why is the disposal of nylon using landfill a problem?

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Question 9(b)

Question 9(b)

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