Molecular Masses of Polymers

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Molecular Masses of Polymers: Overview

This topic covers the concept of Molecular Masses of Polymers.

Important Questions on Molecular Masses of Polymers

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In a polymer sample 30% of molecules have a molecular mass of 20,000, 40% have 30,000 and the rest 60,000. What is the weight average molecular mass of the polymer?

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Formation of polyethylene from calcium carbide takes place as follows
CaC2+2H2OCa(OH)2+C2H2
C2H2+H2C2H4
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The amount of polyethylene obtained from 64 kg of CaC2 is

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A polymer sample is made up of 30% molecules of mass 20,000,40% of 30,000 and the rest mass of 60,000 . Its number average molecule mass is

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The most suitable method for determination of the molecular mass of polymer is?

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In a polymer sample, the molecular weight of 30 molecules is 25,000, molecular weight of 25 molecules is 30,000 and molecular weight of another 40 molecules is 43,000 then calculate the weight average molecular weight (M-w) of the polymer.

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In a polymer sample, the molecular weight of 10 molecules is 20,000, molecular weight of 30 molecules is 35,000 and molecular weight of another 20 molecules is 40,000 then calculate the number average molecular weight (M-n) of the polymer.

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Explain the determination of molecular mass of polymers by number average molecular weight method.

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Polymer properties are closely related to their molecular mass, size and _____ .

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Define molecular mass of a polymer.

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Explain the method of determining the molar mass of the polymer.

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In a polymer sample, the molecular weight of 20 molecules is 20,000, molecular weight of 40 molecules is 30,000 and molecular weight of another 20 molecules is 40,000 then calculate the number average molecular weight (M-n) of the polymer.

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Explain the determination of molecular mass of polymers by weight average molecular weight method.

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Write a short note on molecular mass of polymers.

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Why molecular weight of polymers is taken as average molecular weight. How many types average molecular weight can be represented? Explain each type.

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Why PDI of proteins is one?

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What is polydispersity index? Explain.

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Write formula for number average molecular weight (M-n).

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The poly dispersity index (PDI) of the polymer is given by which equation if M¯W is the weight average molecular weight and M¯n is the number average molecular weight of a polymer.

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Cotyledons are also called-

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What is the polydispersity index of polymer if the mass average molecular mass & number average molecular mass of a polymer are respectively 40,000 and 30,000?