Chemistry

Polymers

Question:

Identify the type of polymer.
-A-B-B-A-A-A-B-A-

Answer:

It is a copolymer, since, its repeating structural unit is derived from two types of monomer units, i.e., A and B.

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Polymers

Q 1.

Is  (-NH — CHR—CO-)n a homopolymer or copolymer?

Q 2.

Which type of biomolecules have some structural similarity with synthetic polyamides? What is this similarity?

Q 3.

What are polymers?

Q 4.

Explain the terms polymer and monomer.

Q 5.

Can enzyme be called a polymer?

Q 6.

What is a biodegradable polymer ? Give an example of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester.

Q 7.

Write the monomers used for gettingThe following polymers:
(i) Polyvinylchloride
(ii) Teflon (iii) Bakelite

Q 8.

Identify the type of polymer.
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Q 9.

Why are rubbers called elastomers?

Q 10.

Why should the monomers used in addition polymerisation through free radical pathway be very pure?

Q 11.

Explain the difference between Buna- N and Buna-S.

Q 12.

Can nucleic acids, proteins and starch be considered as step growth polymers?

Q 13.

Which of the following polymers are condensation polymers?
(a) Bakelite (b) Teflon
(c) Butyl rubber (d) Melamine formaldehyde resin

Q 14.

Identify the type of polymer given in the following figure.
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Q 15.

Identify the type of polymer.
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Q 16.

Out of chain growth polymerisation and step growth polymerisation, in which type will you place the following.
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Q 17.

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of
Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices:
(a) Assertion and Reason both are correct statements but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Assertion and Reason both are correct statements and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
(d) Assertion is correct but Reason is false.
(e) Assertion is false but Reason is correct.

Assertion (A): Rayon is a semi-synthetic polymer and is taken as a better choice than cotton fabric.
Reason (R): Mechanical and aesthetic properties of cellulose can be improved by acetylation.

Q 18.

Which of the following polymers are thermoplastic?
(a) Teflon (b) Natural rubber (c) Neoprene (d) Polystyrene

Q 19.

Classify the following as addition and condensation polymers:
Terylene, Bakelite, Polyvinyl chloride,Polythene

Q 20.

Assertion (A): Network polymers are thermosetting.
Reason (R): Network polymers have high molecular mass.

Q 21.

What are natural and synthetic polymers? Give two examples of each type.

Q 22.

Define thermoplastics and thermo setting polymers with two examples of each

Q 23.

Which of the following polymers can have strong intermolecular forces?
(a) Nylon (b) Polystyrene (c) Rubber (d) Polyester

Q 24.


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Q 25.

Which of the following polymers are used as fibre?
(a) Polytetrafluoroethane (b) Poly chloroprene
(c) Nylon (d) Terylene

Q 26.

Name the polymers used in laminated sheets and give the name of monomeric units involved in its formation.

Q 27.

Assertion (A): Olefinic monomers undergo addition polymerization.
Reason (R): Polymerisation of vinyl chloride is initiated by peroxides/ persulphates.

Q 28.

Synthetic polymers do not degrade in the environment for a long time. How can biodegradable synthetic polymers be made. Differentiate between biopolymers and biodegradable polymers and give examples of each type.

Q 29.

Explain the term copolymerisation and give two examples.

Q 30.

Vulcanisation makes rubber .
(a) more-elastic (b) soluble in inorganic solvent
(c) crystalline (d) more stiff

Q 31.

What is the structural difference between HDP and LDP? How does the structure account for different behaviour and nature, hence the use of a polymer?

Q 32.

Assertion (A): Olefinic monomers undergo addition polymerization.
Reason (R): Polymerisation of vinyl chloride is initiated by peroxides/ persulphates.

Q 33.

How do you explain the functionality of a monomer?

Q 34.

How is dacron obtained from ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid?

Q 35.

Assertion (A): For making rubber synthetically, isoprene molecules are polymerised.
i Reason (R): Neoprene (a polymer of chloroprene) is a synthetic rubber.

Q 36.

Match the polymers given in Column I with their main applications given in Column II.
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Q 37.

Assertion (A): Network polymers are thermosetting.
Reason (R): Network polymers have high molecular mass.

Q 38.

Write the names of the monomers of the following polymers:
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Q 39.

Write the free radical mechanism for the polymerisation of ethene.

Q 40.

Write the name and structure of one of the common initiators used in free radical addition polymerisation.

Q 41.

Which of the following polymer is biodegradable?
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Q 42.

Which of the following are addition polymers?
(a) Nylon (b) Melamine formaldehyde resin
(c) Orion (d) Polystyrene

Q 43.

Assertion (A): Most of the synthetic polymers are not biodegradable.
Reason (R): Polymerisation process induces toxic character in organic molecules.

Q 44.

Assertion (A): Polyamides are best used as fibres because of high tensile strength.
Reason (R): Strong intermolecular forces (like hydrogen bonding within polyamides) lead to close packing of chains and increase the crystalline character, hence, provide high tensile strength to polymers.

Q 45.

Which of the following polymers soften on heating and harden on cooling? What are the polymers with this property collectively called? What are the polymers with this property collectively called? What are the structural similarities between such polymers? Bakelite, urea-formaldehyde resin, polythene, polyvinyl, polystyrene.

Q 46.

How are polymers classified on the basis of structure?

Q 47.

Arrange the following polymers in increasing order of their intermolecuiar forces.
(i) Nylon 6,6, Buna-S, Polythene
(ii) Nylon 6, Neoprene, Polyvinyl chloride

Q 48.

In which classes, the polymers are classified on the basis of molecular forces?

Q 49.

Which of the following polymer can be formed by using the following monomer unit?
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Q 50.

Vulcanisation makes rubber .
(a) more-elastic (b) soluble in inorganic solvent
(c) crystalline (d) more stiff