Polymers and Polymerisation
Polymers and Polymerisation: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Polymers, Polymerisation, Macromolecules & Monomers etc.
Important Questions on Polymers and Polymerisation
The process of formation of polymers from a mixture of two different unsaturated monomers is called

Which of the following properties do belong to polymers:
(a) Does not carry any charge.
(b) Has high viscosity.
(c) Scattering of light.
(d) Has low molecular weight.

On complete hydrogenation, natural rubber produces

Which of the following are example of polymers:


Which of the following carbon compounds are used in day-to-day life?

What type of polymerisation takes place when a polyester is formed? Give one example of a polyester and name the monomers from which it is formed.


Explain the terms polymer and monomer.



Macromolecules are formed by many monomers linking together, forming a _____ .

Describe the properties of macromolecules?

Which of the following polymer can be formed by using the following monomer unit?

Following monomer are used to prepare polymer. Predict the structure of polymer.
Ethylene glycol.

Write the structures of monomers used in the preparation of following polymers.

Write the structures of monomers used in the preparation of following polymers.


Draw the structure of polymer formed using the following monomers.

Draw the structure of polymer formed using the following monomers:
