Which Synthetic Polymer Is Not One of the Six Compounds,called

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which synthetic polymer is not one of the six compounds,called the "Big Six," that account for 76% of the synthetic polymers produced in the United States each year?

• A)Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
• B)Polystyrene (PS)
• C)Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)
• D)High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
• E)Polypropylene (PP)

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Definitions:

Calcium

An essential mineral in the body, critical for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.

Sodium

A chemical element with symbol Na and atomic number 11, an essential ion for blood pressure regulation, fluid balance, and nerve function.

Incomplete Tetanus

A state of muscle contraction characterized by rapid cycles of contraction with partial relaxation in between.

Treppe

A phenomenon in muscle physiology where successive contractions become increasingly more forceful after several stimuli, often referred to as the "staircase effect."