Classification of Polymers

Chemistry ⇒ Polymers and Macromolecules

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Describe the main difference between linear and cross-linked polymers.

Explain the difference between addition and condensation polymers.

Explain the term 'semi-synthetic polymer' with an example.

Explain why cross-linked polymers are more rigid than linear polymers.

Explain why thermosetting polymers cannot be remolded after setting.

Is polyvinyl chloride (PVC) a thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer?

Name one example each of a thermosetting and a thermoplastic polymer.

Name the type of polymer formed when the monomer units are arranged in a random sequence.

Which of the following is a branched polymer? (1) Low-density polyethylene (2) High-density polyethylene (3) Nylon-6 (4) Teflon

Which of the following is a classification of polymers based on their source? (1) Natural polymers (2) Synthetic polymers (3) Semi-synthetic polymers (4) All of the above

Which of the following is a condensation polymer? (1) Polyethylene (2) Bakelite (3) Polypropylene (4) Polystyrene

Which of the following is a copolymer? (1) Polypropylene (2) Nylon-6,6 (3) Polyvinyl chloride (4) Polystyrene

Polymers can be classified based on their structure as linear, branched, and ________ polymers.

Polymers made by joining together only one type of monomer are called ________.

Polymers made from two different monomers arranged in an alternating fashion are called ________ copolymers.

Polymers that are derived from living organisms are called ________ polymers.

Is Bakelite a condensation polymer?

Is nylon a natural polymer?

Is polythene a homopolymer?

Is starch a natural polymer?