A municipal recycling facility processes domestic plastic waste containing both high-density poly(ethene) (HDPE) and poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET).
Explain why these two types of polymer must be thoroughly separated into distinct groups before they undergo thermal reprocessing.
Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Polymers with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 100 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.