Question
This polymer is purified by so-called “white liquor” in a pressure cooker in the Kraft process. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this polymer of glucose, whose “hemi” variety is used to make ethanol biofuels. Acetate films are also made from this polymer.
ANSWER: cellulose [accept hemicellulose]
[10e] The Kraft process converts wood into wood pulp, which can ultimately turn into this thin substance, most commonly used for writing on.
ANSWER: paper
[10m] In the first step of the Kraft process, a mixture of this compound and sodium sulfide, called white liquor, is used to digest cellulose fiber. This compound is also known as caustic soda or lye.
ANSWER: sodium hydroxide [or NaOH]
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| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USN A | USN MS | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| USN B | USN C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| Vanderbilt | Merrol-Hyde | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
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