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Which fibres are mixed with rayon fibres to make carpet and bedsheets?

Important Questions on Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

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Name the two monomers used in the synthesis of nylon. Write any two uses of nylon.
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Should the handle and bristles of a toothbrush be made of the same material? Explain your answer.
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From which monomer is nylon fibre made?
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What is rayon? How is rayon made?
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What is PET? State the uses of PET.
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Name the form of polyester which is replacing materials like glass and used for making bottles and jars.
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This synthetic fibre is a polymer of ester.
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Nylon is used for making
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Which of the following fabrics will you prefer to wear on a rainy day?
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Why have synthetic fibres become more popular than natural fibres?
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Give the important uses of nylon.
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What is acrylic? State one important property of acrylic.
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Which synthetic fibre contains the organic group similar to those which give fruits their sweet smell?
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Write the uses of acrylic fibres.
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Give examples which indicate that nylon fibres are very strong.
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What is nylon? State the important properties of nylon.
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Give any two uses of rayon.
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Rayon is made from
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Match the terms of column A correctly with the phrases given in column B.
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(i) Polyester (a) Prepared by using wood pulp
(ii) Teflon (b) Used for making parachutes and stockings
(iii) Rayon (c) Used to make non-stick cookware
(iv) Nylon (d) Fabrics do not wrinkle easily

 

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Why should we not wear nylon clothes on a warm summer day?