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Distinguish between homopolymers and copolymers with example for each.

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Homopolymers: Homopolymers are those polymers which are formed by one type of monomers. For example, polyethene, polystyrene etc.
Copolymers : Copolymers are those which are formed by different types of monomers. For example, buna -S, terylene etc.
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  1. Write two differences between natural and synthetic polymers.

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  2. How is polyethene prepared ?

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  3. Distinguish between homopolymers and copolymers with example for each.

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  4. Give the chemical name of teflon.

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  5. Write two differences between addition and condensation polymerisation...

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  6. Explain the following terms : Chain growth polymersation.

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  7. Explain the following terms with example : Natural polymers.

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  8. Draw structure of 3-isopropyl-2-methyl hexane

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  9. How is PVC manufactured ? Give its uses.

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  10. Give the synthesis of following polymers. Nylon -66

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  11. Give the synthesis of following polymers. Orlon or PAN

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  12. Give the synthesis of following polymers. Nylon -66

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  13. Give method of preparation and uses of Teflon or PTFE.

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  14. Express the following number to two significant figures : 5.602792

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  15. Write the name and structure of monomers of the following polymers : N...

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  16. Write the name and structure of monomers of the following polymers : D...

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  17. What are copolymers? Give the chemical equation for the preparation D...

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  18. Express the following number to two significant figures : 3.3402800

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  19. Express the following into three significant figures: 6.022 (10*23)

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  20. Express the following into three significant figures: 44.216

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