Classification of Polymers
Classification of Polymers: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Fibres, Thermoplastics, Classification of Polymers, Elastomers, Thermosetting, Condensation Polymers, Addition Polymers, Natural Polymers, Synthetic Polymers, Linear Polymers and, Semi-Synthetic Polymers
Important Questions on Classification of Polymers
Which of the following is a condensation polymer?

Nylon-6,6 and polythene are examples of

Which of the following is an example of natural polymer?

Bakelite and polythene are considered as examples of:

Which of the following is fully fluorinated polymer ?

Nylon threads are made of

Polymer formation from monomers starts by:

Match Lis-I with List-II.
List-1 | List-II | ||
A. | Weak intermolecular forces of attraction | I. | Hexamethylenediamine + adipic acid |
B. | Hydrogen bonding | II. | |
C. | Heavily branched polymer | III. | |
D. | High density polymer | IV. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below

Match List-I with List-II.
List-I Polymer | List-II Type/Class | ||
A. | Nylon--Nylon- | I. | Thermosetting polymer |
B. | Buna- | II. | Biodegradable polymer |
C. | Ureaformaldehyde resin | III. | Synthetic rubber |
D. | Dacron | IV. | Polyester |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the column with column
Column I | Column II |
A. Biodegradable | P. Polyacrylonitrile |
B. Synthetic | Q.PHBV |
C. Natural | R. Dacron |
D. Polyester | S. Rubber |

Match the column with column
Column I | Column II |
A. Dacron | P. Thermosetting |
B. Urea and formaldehyde resin | Q. Biodegradable |
C. Nylon, Nylon | R. Polyester |
D. Nylon | S. Uses for making bristles of brushes |

What are the basic classification of polymers?

Assertion (A) : Polythene formation is driven by a catalyst at ambient temperature and low pressure.
Reason (R) : Ethylene polymerization follows Le-Chatellier's Principle.
The correct option among the following is

The catalyst used in the manufacture of polyethylene is a mixture of

Which statement regarding polymers is not correct?

Example of elastomer is

What is linear polymer?

Polymers are classified into three types on the basis of their structure.

How polymers can be classified on the basis of their structure?

What are the branched chain polymers? Give examples.
