GROUP 5

1. The monomer of poly vinyl chloride (PVC) is

A. chloroethene

B. ethylene dichloride

C. ethyl chloride

D. chloroform

2. Neoprene is chemically known as

A. polybutandiene

B. styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)

C. polyurethane

D. poly chloroprene

3. Cellulose is the main constituent of most __________ fibres.

A. acrylic

B. spandex

C. synthetic

D. natural
4. In a cross-linked polymer, the monomeric units are linked together to constitute a three-
dimensional network. Which of the following is a cross-linked polymer?
A. Bakelite (phenol formaldehyde)
B. Polyester
C. Polythene
D. Nylon-6

5. Which of the following polymer additive improves the flame retardant property of the
polymer?
A. Pigments
B. Cellulose
C. Aluminum Hydroxide
D. Aromatic Ketones

6. Which of the following is an example of alternating copolymer?

A. -RPRPRPRPRPRRP-
B. -RPRPRPPRPRPPRP-
C. -RPRPRPRPRPRPRP-
D. -RRRRPPPPRRRRPR-

7. Polymers may occur naturally or may be engineered. Which of the following is a natural
polymer?
A. Glucose
B. Kevlar
C. Protein
D. Super glue
8. One of the main characteristics of condensation reactions (a mechanism for producing some
polymers) is the production of smaller molecules as part of its products. Which of the following
molecule(s) can be produced from condensation reactions?
I. Water II. Ammonia III. Benzene IV. methanol
A. I and III only
B. I only
C. I and II only
D. I and IV only

B. All the following materials can be used as fillers except?

A. Asbestos
B. Epoxy glue
C. Short-fiber cellulose
D. Carbon black

10. What name is given to the thread of an extruder screw?

A. Pitch
B. Flight
C. Shank
D. Root

11. Which of the following is false about bulk polymerization?

A. Bulk polymerization is widely used in fabricating condensation polymers.
B. Only the monomer and possibly catalyst and initiator is fed to the reactor
C. The polymerized monomer has a solid mass removed as the polymer product
D. A solvent can be fed into the reactor during polymerization
12. The following polymers occur in crystalline form except........
A. Polycarbonate
B. Polyacrylonitrile
C. Polyethylene
D. Polytetrafluoroethylene

13. Fibers are linear polymers with high intermolecular forces usually resulting from the
presence of

A. Hydrogen bond
B. Covalent bond
C. Polar groups
D. High branched monomers

14. A polymer is defined as a condensation polymer if its synthesis involves the following except

A. It contains functional groups as part of the polymer chain.

B. It involves the elimination of smaller molecules (condensates).
C. Unsaturated monomers are converted to polymers.
D. Its repeating unit lacks certain atoms that are present in the hypothetical monomer to which it
can be degraded.

15. Free radicals can be generated by the following means except

A. Photochemical decomposition of organic hydroperoxide.

B. Thermal decomposition of diazo compounds.
C. Redox reactions
D. Hydrolysis of acids
16. The processing technique normally used in the production of bottles and other hollow plastic
items thin walls is

A. Rotational molding
B. Blow molding
C. Compression molding
D. Injection molding

17. Which of the following polymer is not classified on the basis of its application and
properties?

A. Rubbers

B. Plastics

C. Fibres

D. Synthetic

18. These polymers cannot be recycled

A. Thermoplastics

B. Thermosets

C. Elastomers

D. All polymers
19. These polymers consist of a coil like polymer chains

A. Thermosets

B. Fibres

C. Elastomers

D. All polymers

20. The word polymer is meant for materials made from

A. Single entity

B. Two entities

C. Multiple entities

D. Any entity

21. The modulus of elasticity of elastomers……………

A. decrease with an increase in temperature

B. increases with a decrease in temperature
C. increases with an increase in temperature
D. is independent of temperature

22. Which of these is not a characteristic of polymers synthesized by condensation

polymerization?

A. they have high melting points

B. the molecules should have at least two functional groups
C. they are rigid and transparent
D. they are thermoplastic
23 ………………….. is an amorphous polymer.

A. polyethylene
B. polyacrylonitrile
C. polycarbonate
D. polytetrafluoroethylene

24. The number of sites present for bonding with other molecules under a specific
polymerization condition is called

A. degree of bonding
B. functionality of a molecule
C. degree of polymerization
D. degree of a polymer

25. The residue from a monomer employed in the preparation of a polymer is

A. Functional group
B. Structural Unit
C. Side group
D. None of the above

26. The fastest step in the addition polymerization mechanism is

A. Termination
B. Initiation
C. Propagation
D. Electron transfer
27. A non-volatile solvent that is added to a plastic to soften it and to increase it workability and
flexibility is

A. Plasticizer
B. Stabilizer
C. Antistatic agent
D. Nucleating agent

28. which of the following has a strong intermolecular force between its molecules

A. Fibres
B. Plastics
C. Elastomers
D. None of the above.