Tutorial 3: Polymers
Q26 Differentiate between Linear Polymer, Branched Polymer, Cross-Linked
polymer and Networked polymer with suitable drawings.
Q27 Polymers have high thermal expansion coefficients, so significant shrinkage occurs during
cooling in the mold. Write short notes on the shrinkage compensation factor applied to
reduce shrinkage.
Q28 Explain the term ‘thermoset polymer’, with reference to molecular structure.
Q29 Thermoset polymers are very useful in the manufacture of electrical fittings.
(i)Name a thermoset polymer used for this purpose
(ii) Describe the properties of the polymer you have named above that make it suitable for
electrical fittings.
(iii) List two more thermosetting plastics and describe practical applications of each one.
Q30 Explain the term ‘thermoplastic’, with reference to molecular structure.
Q31 Thermoplastics are very useful in the manufacture of mobile phone casings.
(i)Name a thermoplastic used for this purpose.
(ii) Describe the properties of the polymer you have named above that make it suitable for
mobile phone casings.
(iii) List two more thermoplastics and describe practical applications of each one.
Q32 State the characteristics of plastic
Q33 Describe the ways in which plastics can be strengthened.
Q34 Describe the following methods of plastic processing
i. Calendering
ii. Injection Moulding
iii. Blow Moulding
iv. Thermoforming
v. Compression moulding
vi. Rotational moulding
Q35 How many years can some plastics last in a landfill?
Q37. Polymers are ___________ in nature.
(a) Organic (b) Inorganic (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None
Q38. These polymers can not be recycled:
(a) Thermoplasts (b) Thermosets (c) Elastomers (d) All polymers
Q39. In general, strongest polymer group is __________ .
(a) Thermoplasts (b) Thermosets (c) Elastomers (d) All polymers
Q40. These polymers consist of coil-like polymer chains:
(a) Thermoplasts (b) Thermosets (c) Elastomers (d) All polymers
Q41. Strong covalent bonds exists between polymer chains in __________ .
(a) Thermoplasts (b) Thermosets (c) Elastomers (d) All polymers
Q45. What is a Polymer?
A. A long chain molecule made of many smaller molecules called monomers
B. A small molecule made of one atom
C. A large molecule made of twisted chains
D. A large molecule in the shape of the letter "P"
Q46. Which one of these is NOT true?
A. Polymers are made of monomers
B. Zinc is a great atom for making polymers because of its four valence electrons.
C. Linear polymers tend to be stretchy.
Q47. Plastic bottles are made of what TYPE of polymer?
A. Natural
B. Synthetic (man-made)
C. DNA
D. Latex
Q48. Which one of the following is NOT a natural polymer?
A. DNA
B. Carbohydrates
C. Polyethylene
D. Latex
Q49. Which of the following is NOT a synthetic or man-made polymer?
A. Polypropylene
B. Nylon
C. Teflon
D. Carbohydrates
Q50. Due to the presence of carbon atom in polymers all large biological molecules are made of ____
a) covalent bond c) metallic bond
b) ionic bond d) triple bond
Q51. Which one is a natural polymer?
a) cellulose c) polygon
b) polypropylene d) Kevlar
Q52. Polyethylene picture on the right is a ________
a) monomer c) copolymer
b) polymer d) elastomer
Q53. Which pattern is not a copolymer
a) CCDDDCCDDDCCDDD c) BBBBBBBBAAAAAAA
b) CCCDDDCCCDDDCCC d) AAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Q54. Which one is not a characteristic of thermoplastic
a) no cross links between chains c) resistance to heat won’t melt
b) can be molded d) commonly used as plastic bottle
Q55. Many polymers occur in nature. Name any two naturally occurring polymers.
Q56. Describe what is meant by the term "polymer".
Q57. What will happen when we begin heating each of the polymers below after it is cured?
a) A thermosetting (polymer)
b) A thermoplastic (polymer)
Q58. Below is ethylene, the basic monomer for polyethylene. Draw polyethylene structure.
H H H H
C C C C
H H H H
Ethylene Lewis Structure