Problem 1
Explain the terms polymer and monomer.
Problem 2
What are natural and synthetic polymers? Give two examples of each type.
Problem 3
Distinguish between the terms homopolymer and copolymer and give an example of each.
Problem 5
Define the term polymerisation.
Problem 6
Is ( NH-CHR-CO ) \(_{n}\), a homopolymer or copolymer?
Problem 7
In which classes, the polymers are classified on the basis of molecular forces?
Problem 9
Explain the term copolymerisation and give two examples.
Problem 11
Define thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers with two examples of each.
Problem 12
Write the monomers used for getting the following polymers. (i) Polyvinyl chloride (ii) Teflon (iii) Bakelite
Problem 14
How does the presence of double bonds in rubber molecules influence their structure and reactivity?
