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Define thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers with two examples of each.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Define Thermoplastics** - Thermoplastics are a type of polymer that consists of linear or branched chains. These polymers can be repeatedly softened and hardened upon heating and cooling. This property allows them to be molded into various shapes and forms multiple times without undergoing any chemical change. **Step 2: Provide Examples of Thermoplastics** - Two common examples of thermoplastics are: 1. **Polythene (Polyethylene)**: A widely used plastic, often found in plastic bags and containers. ...
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NCERT ENGLISH-POLYMERS-Exercise
  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 term polymersation.

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  6. Is(NH-CHR-CO)(n)a homopolymer or 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 structures. (i)

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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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