Tuesday, 22 December 2015

CHEMISTRY ASSIGNMENT: POLYMERS


Chapter : 15.

POLYMERS

Level-1:Questions

1) What are polymers?

A: These are referred to as Macromolecules which are formed by joining of repeating structural units on a large scale.

 2) Give two examples each of natural and of synthetic polymers.

A: Natural polymers e.g.:- proteins, starch Synthetic polymers e.g.:- Polythene, Nylon-6,6

3) What are biodegradeable polymers? Give one example.

 A: Polymers which are degraded easily by environmental processes. e.g.: PHBV

4) How are the polymer classified on the basis of structure?

A: They are three types based on the structure of polymers a) Linear polymers b) branched polymers c) cross linked polymers.

 5) Define the term ‘polymerisation’.

A: The process of making polymer from monomers.

6) What are the monomers for the following polymers: i) Polythene ii) PVC iii) Teflon iv) Polystyrene

A: i) Ethene ii) Vinyl chloride iii) Tetrafluoroethene iv)Styrene

7) In which classes, the polymers are classified on the basis of molecular forces?

 A: Elastomers, Fibres, thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers

8) Give an example of elastomer.

 A: Neoprene

 9) Identify the polymer. -A-A-A-A-AA:

 Homopolymer

 10)Define the term ” homopolymerisation”.

 A: The process of making polymer by adding one kind of monomers

11) Identify the polymer. -A-B-A-B-A-B-A-BA:

 Copolymer

12) Why rubbers are called “Elastomers”?

A: They can be stretched and retract to its original position after the release of force.

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