Chapter 13: Polymers

Important Questions

1. Define Biodegradable polymers.

2. Define the term ‘homopolymerisation’ giving an example.

3. Mention two important uses of the following
1. Bakelite
2. Nylon-6

4. Name the sub-groups into which polymers are classified on the basis of magnitude of intermolecular forces.

5. Draw the structure of the monomer for each of the following polymers:
(i) Nylon – 6
(ii) Polypropene

Sample Questions

1. Draw the structures of the monomers of the following polymers:
(i) Polythene
(ii) PVC
(iii) Teflon

2. Write the names and structures of the monomers of the following polymers:
(i) Buna – S
(ii) Neoprene
(iii) Nylon-6, 6

3. Write the names and structures of the monomers of the following polymers:
(i) Buna-S
(ii) Neoprene
(iii) Nylon-6

4. Write the structures of the monomers used for getting the following polymers:
(a) Teflon
(b) Melamine-formaldehyde polymer
(c) Neoprene

5. Give one example each of
(i) addition polymers,
(ii) condensation polymers,
(iii) copolymers.