Polymer

1. Approximately how many carbon atoms might be linked together in a polymer molecule?
a. Five c. Ten
b. Fifty d. Ten thousand
2. What name is given to the small molecules that can be joined together to form a polymer?
a. Monomer c. Hydrocarbons
b. Monocle d. Alkanes
3. Which is the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of plastics?
a. Landfill c. Recycling
b. Incineration d. Using as fertilizer
4. Among the following a natural polymer is:
a. Bakelite c. PVC
b. Silk d. Resin
5. When wet whose elasticity doubles?
a. Nylon c. Wool
b. Rubber d. Polythene
6. PVC is used for _________
a. Manufacture of plastic pipes c. Manufacture of tires
b. Manufacture of cosmetics d. Manufacture of nonstick pans
7. Which is a naturally occurring polymer
a. PVC c. Protein
b. Polythene d. Acetic acid
8. Which properties of poly(ethene) makes it a suitable material for making plastic bags and
polytunnels?
a. Insoluble in water and flammable
b. Poor conductor of heat and electricity
c. Strong and very flexible
9. Which of these is a biological polymer?
a. DNA c. Glucose
b. Iron chain d. Cell
10. One of characteristic properties of polymer material __________
a. High temperature stability c. High mechanical strength
b. High elongation d. Low hardness

Fill in the Blanks

1. Bakelite is a polymer made of phenol and _________ monomers.

2. PVC pipe is the polymer of _________ monomer.

3. Household melamine items are _________ resin polymers.

4. Name the process of making polymer from a monomer.

5. What is the Greek meaning of the word polymer?

6. Using which catalyst Polythene is made at atmospheric pressure?

7. Rayons are obtained from _________.

8. Nylon is the principal _________ synthetic fiber.

9. For cotton, _________ fruit is collected from plants and seed is separated from the cotton.
This process is known as _________.
 Short Questions
1. Mention 6 polymers mentioned in the 1st line of the chapter.

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2. Using O2 as catalyst how much temperature and atmospheric pressure is needed to make
Polythene?

3. Name 3 natural fiber.

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4. Name 3 man-made fiber.

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5. What are the two types of Nylon?

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6. What are the three types of Rayon?

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