@& CHEM 115 - Fall 2022 - Helen Ahmad/2 - Plastics (Writing a WB PurposeyData CollectionHelen Anmad - Sep 10, 2022, 2:12 AM EDT Lab Partner: Alexis Date of Experiment: 09/06/2022 Purpos Students will examine various types of plastics placed in different conditions to determine the method of separation for recycling, Experimental Approach: Tests will be conducted on seven types of plastics put through a test consisting of room temperature water, boiling water, and Sodium Chloride water to examine whether they sink or float. Through this process, students will identify the differences between the plastics and which ones need to be recycled. Does it float in? Doesit | Doesit Polymer letter | Color? | 0°85! oes | bend? | stretch? Cold | Hot | Salt water | water | water A Clear |No No Yes [No |No B Clear |Yes No Yes [Yes | Yes c Tan |No No Yes [Yes | Yes D Blue | No No Yes [ves | Yes. E Clear |Yes Yes Yes [ves | Yes F White |No No No No |No c ‘White |No No Yes [Yes | YesData Analysis Questions: Thought Question: If you worked for a recycling company and your boss asked you to separate many tons of #1 and #2 plastics, how might you go about this task? Hint: You will first need to use the computer to research the difference between these two household types of plastics. Two fast tests that would highiight ther differences are how I'd go about differentiating these two different polymers. One testis to simply observe the plastics and the color they emit. As is well known, plastic number one, also known as PETE, emits a transparent/ clear color (similar to glass), but plastic number two, also known as HOPE, isn't clear but may generate a semi-opaque tint (Ex. Mik Jug). PETE is frequently used to offer an appealing aesthetic (Ex. drinks) since it exposes the substance i's holding, whereas HOPE is mostly utlized for ils strength and durabiliy. Applying heat is another test that will help in separating the two plastics. The plastic will withstand heat longer ift has a higher density. Since HDPE has a high density and can endure temperatures from 110 to 165F, you can clearly distinguish it from PETE, as it begins to tur into a liquid at roughly ~40 to 130F. Kein alley - Jun 19, 2018, 11:46 AM EDT Exp 2 - Plastics - Data Collection