Classification of Polymers

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Classification of Polymers: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Biodegradable Polymers, Nylon-2-Nylon-6, Dextron & Non-Biodegradable Polymers etc.

Important Questions on Classification of Polymers

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Which of the following is a condensation polymer?

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Which of the following is an example of natural polymer?

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Which of the following is fully fluorinated polymer ?

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Nylon threads are made of

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Nylon threads are made of –

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Polymer formation from monomers starts by:

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The monomer of Daxtron is

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Write the uses of Dextron.

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A polymer used in paints is _____. (Glyptal / Nomex)

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Thermosetting polymers:

(a) are formed by condensation reaction.

(b) have cross-linked structure.

(c) are hard, rigid and brittle.

Correct statements are.

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Which of the following are characteristics of thermosetting polymers?

(a) Heavily branched cross-linked polymers.

(b) Linear, slightly branched long chain molecules.

(c) Become infusible on moulding, so, cannot be reused.

(d) Soften on heating and harden on cooling, can be reused.

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Which of the following is not a semi synthetic polymer?

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A type of polymer is generally formed from bifunctional and trifunctional monomer and contains strong covalent bonds between various polymer chains. The polymer may structurally be?

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Among: 

(a) Proteins 

(b) Starch 

(c) Nucleic acid

Which of these are natural polymers? 

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Identify the mismatch in the following:

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Which one of the following is used to make lenses?

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In the above equations, X and Y can be, 

(a) X=COOCH3, Y=H2Ni/ Heat 

(b) X=CONH2, Y=H2Ni/ Heat 

(c) X=CN, Y=H2Ni/ Heat

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Which of the following is a natural polymer?

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Condensation of diethyl carbonate and bisphenol-A polymerises to form:

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Nylon-6, 6 is:

(a) a condensation polymer

(b) a polyamide

(c) formed by step growth process