
Match column I with column II and select the correct answer from the given codes.
Column I
Column II
P.
A synthetic fibre also called artificial silk
(i)
Spandex
Q.
A synthetic fibre is also known as lycra
(ii)
Acrylic
R.
A synthetic fibre that closely resembles wool
(iii)
Rayon
S.
The first true synthetic fibre
(iv)
Nylon


Important Questions on Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

Match column I with column II and mark the correct option from the given codes.
Column I | Column II | ||
(a) | Polyester | (i) | Prepared by using wood pulp |
(b) | Teflon | (ii) | Used for making parachutes and stockings |
(c) | Rayon | (iii) | Used for making nonstick cookware |
(d) | Nylon | (iv) | Fabrics do not wrinkle easily |

Select the correct option for the given statement.
I. Plastics are generally good conductors of electricity.
II. Ropes made by bakelite are used in cranes and elevators.
III. Teflon is a special plastic on which oil and water do not stick.
IV. Plastic is non-biodegradable, hence not environment friendly.

Read the given statements and mark the appropriate answer.
Statement 1: Polyester is synthesised from petrochemicals by linking ester units.
Statement 2: Polyester is a natural fibre.


See the figure given below and select the correct statements regarding polymers.
1. Figure (X) shows structure of a monomer while figure (Y) shows structure of a polymer.
2. Small boxes in the structure represent monomers which are joined to give a polymer.
3. Figure (X) shows structure of a linear polymer while (Y) shows structure of a cross-linked polymer.

Fill in the blanks by picking up the correct words.
Fibres are materials that are usually thin and have a thread-like structure. They are generally classified as and , on the basis of their origin. Natural fibres may be plant fibres like or animal fibres like .

Sneha has classified a few materials as shown in the table.
S. No. | Material | Type/Nature |
1. | Nylon | Synthetic and non-biodegradable |
2. | Jute | Natural and non-biodegradable |
3. | Coir | Synthetic and biodegradable |
4. | Wool | Natural and biodegradable |
5. | Acrylic | Blended and biodegradable |
6. | Polyester | Synthetic and non-biodegradable |
The materials which are classified incorrectly are
