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Polymerization is the overall process of the formation of a high molecular mass macromolecule from one or more monomers by linking together a large number of repeating structural units through covalent bonds.
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ICSE-POLYMERS -EXERCISE (PART-II (DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS )) ( VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS )
  1. Distinguish between the terms homopolymer and copolymer and give an ex...

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

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  3. Define the term 'polymerisation'

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  4. Is (NHCHR-CO)n, a homopolymer or copolymer?

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  5. What is meant by degree of polymerization ?

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  6. What are homochain polymers?

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  7. How are polymers classified on the basis of structure ?

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  8. What is meant by addition polymerization ?

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  9. What is meant by condensation polymerization?

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  10. Classify the following as addition and condensation polymers: Terylene...

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  11. Name the different polymers based on the mode of polymerization.

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  12. What are the alternative terms for addition polymerization and condens...

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  13. What is the primary structural feature necessary for a molecule to m...

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  14. In which classes, the polymers classified on the basis of molecular fo...

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  15. Arrange the following polymers in increasing order of their intermolec...

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  16. Give an example of elastomers .

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  17. Name a natural elastomer.

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  18. Why nylon makes good fibres ?

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  19. What does the part'6,6' mean in the name nylon-6,6 ?

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

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