The Chemistry Book

Students wishing to earn extra credit must have all classroom and homework assignments completed before any extra credit is applied to the grade. This is because extra credit assignments are not substitutes for missing assignments.

Extra Credit Assignments

Plastics, naturally

This assignment is from the summer assignment for Ms. Gallegos' honors chemistry

Students should read the article and answer the following questions. Use complete sentences and handwrite all answers.

1. What is the main purpose of the article? Explain.
2. What were professor Webb’s reasons to work on the topic?
3. What is the meaning of the term ‘pearling’ used in the article? What is it used for in Webb’s work?
4. Mention at least FOUR problems that plastic production has brought to our planet. What physical and/or chemical properties of plastics influence the problems?
5. Why is ‘dwindling’ a socioeconomic advantage according to the article?
6. What benefits will the development of these bioplastics will bring to our communities according to professor Webb?
7. What is your personal opinion about the article? Would it be possible? Why or why not?

Important Notes

Students attempting to earn extra credit must turn assignments in for grading one week prior to grades being turned into the school.

Completion of the assignment does not guarantee extra credit. The work will be evaluated by the completeness of answers and the extent of the work shown.