What Are Synthetic Fibres?

Author:S K Aggarwal & V K Sally
8th CBSE
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What Are Synthetic Fibres?: Overview

This topic details synthetic fibres. It differentiates various synthetic fibres like monomers, polymers, cellulose, and plastic. The process of polymerisation by which artificial fibre is made and the property of plasticity of material is discussed.

Important Questions on What Are Synthetic Fibres?

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Explain why some fibres are called man-made fibres?

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The simplest molecule of a polymer is called _____.

(List: polyvinyl chloride, monomer, viscose, silk, teflon)

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A material which can be easily moulded into various forms is called:

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A product formed by the combination of large number of monomers is called:

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The process by which artificial fibres are made is called:

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What is the name of the process by which artificial fibres are made from simple molecules?

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Name the monomer which forms the natural fibre cotton.