1. What are condensation polymers? How are they different from addition polymers? 2. What is the role of an initiator? 3. What is an inhibitor? 4. What are short stops?

Q: Define polymer chemistry.

A: A polymer is a substance consisting of large molecules or macromolecules. Polymers consist of a…

Q: 1. What are the different methods of preparing polymers? 2. Discuss each method with at least one…

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Q: Common Polymers 1. teflon 2. starch are made from repeating units of 3. polypropylene 7. cellulose…

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Q: 1. What are biodegradable polymers and their classification ( include its functions and importance)?

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Q: 1. Teflon is a polymer that can be used as

A: Polymerization : By linking up smaller repeating chemical units (monomers) made a big molecule…

Q: What are addition polymers? Select one: a. Addition polymers are formed when small molecules (such…

A: On the basis of mode of polymerization, the polymers can be classified as addition polymers and…

Q: Critical Thinking: Applied Principles 6. Draw an electron-pushing mechanism for the following…

A: When esters are treated with alcohols it shows an trans esterification reaction.

Q: 6. Polymers formed via addition polymerization are often used as plastics. The atoms/groups which…

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Q: How are polymers classified based on their structure? Give TWO (2) example for condensation polymer…

A: Polymers have  high molecular mass formed by repetition of small units called monomers. eg   Plastic…

Q: What is Polyethene?  How is polyethene biodegradable?

A: Biodegradable refers to the ability of a material to be broken down into natural elements, such as…

Q: They tend to strengthen a material (such as a plastic) made from this polymer. They also make the…

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Q: how the stereoisomerism affect the degree of crystallinity

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Q: 7. When asymmetric alkenes polymerize (such as chloroethene to produce PVC), the pendant group like…

A: Sporadic arrangement is the random arrangement of the polymeric chains / branches . Where Atactic…

Q: What is the molecular formula of the monomer used to make this polymer? a. C6H10O2 b. C4H9O2 c.…

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Q: Use an example to show how branching and cross linking can affect the physical behavior of a…

A: Polymers are the macromolecules made up of same of different smaller units known as monomers. The…

Q: d. glassy un larger molecules

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Q: 4. Recycle bottles of plastic are made from a. Peptides b. Polyamides C. nylon d. polyethylene…

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Q: How does crosslinking change the properties of polymer?

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Q: Which substance is made up of monomers joined together in long chains? a. Salt b. Ethanol c. Starch…

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Q: Which of the following statement is wrong for polymer additives? O a. It will not influence chemical…

A: Polymer additives are used to improve the usefulness of polymer and to protect polymers for long…

Q: How do Substituted polyethylenes make up an entire class of polymers? Explain with an example?

A: Polymers can be described as macromolecules of very high molecular mass 103-107u where the each…

Q: (iii) (ii) Η Ο II H₂N-C-C-OH H -CN

A: Addition polymer: monomers contain a double bond. For example, propene molecules can polymerize with…

Q: Polyethylene terephthalate(PET) is a versatile polyester (shown below). to What is the class of the…

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Q: 2. What are the general desirable properties of polymer additives?

A: Additives are chemicals added to the base polymer to improve the processability, enhance life span…

Q: 1. Name the chemical and physical characteristics of polymers.

A: 1. Chemical characteristics of polymers; a. Reactivity and bonding: Polymers have covalent bonding…

Q: What are synthetic polymers?

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Q: 1. explain the meaning of the terms bioplastic and biodegradable. 2. describe the properties of the…

A: 1. Meanings of the terms Bioplastic and Biodegradable:  Bioplastic:                   Bioplastics…