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How can you differentiate between addition and condensation polymerisation ?

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Addition polymerization : In this type of polymerization , a large number of molecules of the same or different monomers simply add to one another leading of the formation of a macromolecule. Addition polymerization generally occurs among molecules containing double and triple bonds. For example , formation of polythene from ethene and PAN from acrylonitrile, etc.
Condensation polymerization : In this tpye of polymerization. two or more bifunctional molecules undergo a series of indepedent condensation reactions usually with the elimination of simple molecules like water , alcohol , ammonia , carbon dioxide , hydrogen chloride , etc. to form a macromolecule, For example , nylon 6,6 is a condensation polymer of hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid formed by elimination of water molecules.
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PRADEEP-POLYMERS-NCERT (Questions and Exercises with Answers) (NCERT EXERCISES)
  1. Explain the terms polymer and monomer.

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  2. What are natural and synthetic polymers ? Give two examples of each ty...

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  3. Distinguish between the terms homopolymer and copolymer and give an ex...

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  4. How do you explain the functionality of a monomer?

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  5. Define the following terms : Polymerization

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  6. Is , a homopolymer or a copolymer ?

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  7. In which classes, the polymers are classified on the basis of molecula...

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  8. How can you differentiate between addition and condensation polymerisa...

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  9. Explain the term copolymersation and give two examples.

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  10. Write the free radical mechanism for the polymersation of ethene.

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  11. Define thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers with two examples of ...

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  12. Write the monomers used for getting the following polymers. (i) Poly...

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  13. Write the name and structure of one of the common initiators used in f...

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  14. How does the presence of double bonds in rubber molecules influence th...

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  15. Discuss the main purpose of vulcanisation of rubber.

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  16. Which are the monomeric repeating units of Nylon-6 and Nylon-6,6 ?

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  17. Write the names and structures of the monomers of the following polyme...

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  18. Identify the monomer in the following polymeric structure :

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  19. How is Dacron obtained from ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid?

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  20. What is a biodegradable polymer ? Give an example of a biodegradable a...

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