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Date May 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 18M.3.sl.TZ1.a
Level sl Paper 3 Time zone TZ1
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18M.3.sl.TZ1.a

Both HDPE (high density polyethene) and LDPE (low density polyethene) are produced by the polymerization of ethene.

Both of these are thermoplastic polymers. Outline what this term means.

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soften/melt when heated

OR

can be melted and moulded

 

Accept “low melting point” OR “can be moulded when heated”.

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