Polymers and Polymerisation

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Polymers and Polymerisation: Overview

In this topic, we will understand the meaning of polymers and polymerization in detail. It also deals with the classification of polymers into natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic polymers. Polymerisation reactions are also given here.

Important Questions on Polymers and Polymerisation

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The process of formation of polymers from a mixture of two different unsaturated monomers is called

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The most popular bone cement is a synthetic polymer having the fragment structure as given below.
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The monomer(s) of the above polymer is/are

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______ is the process by which monomers are transformed into a polymer.

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The monomers used for the synthesis of Buna- N are

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Example of macromolecular colloids is

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Which is not an example of condensation polymer?

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Which of the following is/are biodegradable polymer(s)?

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Which is not true about polymers?

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The repeating structural units of polymers are called _____.

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Write the definition of monomers.

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Which of the following is the example for the natural macromolecule?

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1,2- polymerisation of buta -1,3- diene produces a polymer, which

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The polymer obtained by the above compound is:

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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.

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On complete hydrogenation, natural rubber produces

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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.

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Define the term polymerisation.

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B is :-

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

Ethylene glycol.

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