CHEMISTRY PRACTICE QUESTIONS #01

(Synthetic Fibre and Plastics)

1. Out of the following which is an animal fibre-

(1) Cotton (2) Rayon (3) Silk (4) Jute

2. The fibre that are made by human beings are called

(1) Man-made or synthetic fibres
(2) Natural fibres
(3) Artificial fibres
(4) Plastics

3. Non-biodegradable materials are the things which can

(1) Broken down easily by natural process
(2) Not broken down easily by natural process
(3) Both (1) and (2)
(4) None of these

4. The natural polymer which contain glucose units:

(1) Cellulose (2) protein (3) fats (4) none of these

5. The natural fibres are made from simple molecule that is known as
(1) Polymer (2) Monomer (3) Plastics (4) Cellulose

6. The process by which artificial fibres are made from simple molecules is called?
(1) Monomer (2) Polymer (3) polymerization (4) Thermosetting

7. Which term is used for polymers made up of a large number of glucose units?
(1) Protien (2) Fructose (3) Cellulose (4) Polymers

8. Which of the following synthetic fibre is not prepared from petrochemicals

(1) Polyester (2) Nylon (3) Acrylic (4) Rayon

9. Which of the following fibres does absorb the maximum amount of water?
(1) Silk (2) Wool (3) Cotton (4) Polyester

10. Why is it not advisable to wear clothes made up of synthetic fibres in hot and humid weather?
(1) Synthetic fibres catch fire very easily.
(2) Synthetic fibres do not absorb sweat.
(3) Synthetic fibres stick to the body
(4) Both (2) and (3)
Answer Key:
1. 3
2. 1
3. 3
4. 1
5. 2
6. 3
7. 3
8. 4
9. 3
10. 4