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Discuss the main purpose of vulcanisation of rubber.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Natural Rubber Properties**: - Natural rubber is a polymer that exhibits different physical properties at varying temperatures. At high temperatures, it becomes soft and loses its shape, while at low temperatures, it becomes hard and brittle. 2. **Purpose of Vulcanization**: - The primary purpose of vulcanization is to enhance the physical properties of natural rubber, making it more suitable for various applications. ...
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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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