Non-Biodegradable and Biodegradable polymers

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Non-Biodegradable and Biodegradable polymers: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as biodegradable polymers, nylon-2-nylon-6, and non-biodegradable polymers.

Important Questions on Non-Biodegradable and Biodegradable polymers

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Give an example of non-biodegradable polymer.

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Identify the mismatch in the following:

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Among the following, the biodegradable polymer is:

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Select the incorrect statement about nylon-2-nylon-6.

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Polymers that do not disintegrate by themselves after a certain period are called non-biodegradable polymers.

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Biodegradable polymers decompose under aerobic or _____ conditions by the action of environment. Non- biodegradable polymers don't decompose under natural conditions.

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Shyam went to a grocery shop to purchase some food items. The shopkeeper packed all the items in polythene bags and gave them to Shyam. But, Shyam refused to accept the polythene bags and asked the shopkeeper to pack the items in paper bags. He informed the shopkeeper about the heavy penalty imposed by the government for using polythene bags. The shopkeeper promised that he would use paper bags in future in place of polythene bags. Answer the following question : What is a biodegradable polymer? Give an example.
 

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Which of the following polymer is biodegradable?

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What are biodegradable polymers? Give examples.

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Write short notes on biopolymers and biodegradable polymers.

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Caprolactam is the starting material for the manufacture of Nylon-6 and is obtained by Beckmann rearrangement of:

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Structurally biodegradable detergent should contain

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Observe the following polymers.

PHBV Nylon 2-nylon 6 Glyptal Bakelite
(A) (B) (C) (D)
 Which of the following are biodegradable polymer?

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Which polymer is used in controlled drugs capsules?