Polymers
Chemistry ⇒ Carbon and Organic Chemistry
Polymers starts at 12 and continues till grade 12.
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Define the term 'copolymer'.
Describe the main difference between addition and condensation polymerization.
Describe the role of initiators in free radical polymerization.
Describe the structure of low-density polyethylene (LDPE).
Explain the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers.
Explain the term 'cross-linking' in polymers.
Explain the term 'degree of polymerization'.
A sample of a polymer has a molecular mass of 100,000 g/mol. If the monomer has a molar mass of 100 g/mol, what is the degree of polymerization?
Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?
(1) Polyvinyl chloride
(2) Polylactic acid
(3) Polystyrene
(4) Polypropylene
Which of the following is a condensation polymer?
(1) Polyethylene
(2) Polyvinyl chloride
(3) Nylon-6,6
(4) Polypropylene
Which of the following is a copolymer?
(1) Polyethylene
(2) Nylon-6
(3) Buna-N
(4) Cellulose
Which of the following is a homopolymer?
(1) Nylon-6,6
(2) Polypropylene
(3) Buna-S
(4) Terylene
Fill in the blank: The monomer of Teflon is ________.
Fill in the blank: The polymer used in making non-stick cookware coatings is ________.
Fill in the blank: The polymer used in making PET bottles is ________.
Fill in the blank: The process of joining monomers to form a polymer is called ________.
Is Bakelite a thermosetting polymer?
Is cellulose soluble in water?
Is polylactic acid (PLA) a biodegradable polymer?
Is polystyrene an example of an addition polymer?
