Differentiate between molecular structures and behaviours of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Give one example of each type.

Q: High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is opaque while low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is transparent.…

A: Polyethene is widely used tharmoplastic now a days.Based on molecular structure it can be…

Q: Give the structure of monomer of the polymer, neoprene. What is the advantage of neoprene over the…

A: The monomer of the polymer neoprene has to be given.

Q: Generally small molecules that are chemically similar to the polymer and create gaps between polymer…

A: A polymer  is a material consisting of very large molecules composed of repeating subunits called…

Q: The basic unit of the polymer is called the ___________.

A: To find:  The basic unit of polymer is

Q: 14. Indicate two important microstructural characteristics for polymers that are considered for…

A: Polymeric fibers are derived from the polymers. Some of the examples of these fibres includes are…

Q: (a) Describe the structure of each of the categories of polymers below. Thermoplastics: Thermosets:…

A: (a)  Thermoplastics: When we talk about thermoplastic structure the  flexible linear chain can be…

Q: 6. Polyethene, aka Polyethylene, is what type of polymer? a. Addition b. Condensation C. Polyamide…

A: Polymers are macromolecules composed of large molecules which can be broken into simpler chemical…

Q: 12. Which is NOT TRUE about thermoplastic polymers? a. they maintain their shape and strength when…

A: Option (a) is correct choice... Thermoplastic polymers become soft on heating and reshaped...

Q: How will you distinguish between addition and.condensation polymerization?

A: To distinguish between addition and condensation polymerization process.

Q: Define the terms monomer, plastic, thermoplastic, thermosettingplastic, elastomer, copolymers, and…

A: Polymer chemistry is the branch of chemistry which involves the study of synthesis, bonding,…

Q: Discuss the polymerization process of bone cement.

A: Bone cement is used as artificial joint . Bone cement is actually polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

Q: What is the primary structural feature necessary for a molecule to make it useful in a condensation…

A: Several monomers or oligomers (molecules with 3-10 repeating units), react with one another and…

Q: Which is NOT TRUE about thermoplastic polymers? a. they melt or deform on heating b. they cannot be…

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Q: Which of the method is relavent for both thermosetting and thermoplastic materials?

A: Thermosetting plastic is the one with a long molecule chain cross-linked together and having high…

Q: Which of the following conditions is/are not true for thermoplastic polymers They can be reshaped…

A: The given question is about thermoplastic.  A thermoplastic is a plastic polymer material that…

Q: Compare thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers: (a) according of mechanical characteristics upon…

A: The difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers is ___________ ?

Q: Why is there no isotactic or syndiotactic form of polyethylene? a. monomer is symmetrical b.…

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Q: Explain the term Photo-Polymerization and Elucidate the science behind Polymerization process.

A: A process in which a monomer unit combines to form a big molecule (polymer unit) is called…

Q: What sets thermoplastics and thermosets apart from the other? * retaining of plastic properties…

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: Describe how molecular weight & structure, thermal & physical properties are analyzed in polymers.

A: Answer - According to the question - Polymers - A polymer is any of a class of natural or synthetic…

Q: The process of heat softening, molding and cooling to rigidness can be repeated for which plastics?…

A: Thermoplastics are plastic polymers that soften when they are heated, allowing for molding, and…

Q: All polymers contain only one type of monomers. O True O False

A: Given : All polymers contains one type of monomers.

Q: There are four types of molecular structures for polymers. Branched and cross-lined polymers are…

A: Polymers are macro Molecules, with higher Molecular weight containing covalent bonds.  There are…

Q: Classify the following as either addition or condensation polymer. (i) Natural rubber (ii) Teflon…

A: An addition polymer is a polymer that forms by simple linking of monomers without the co-generation…

Q: How do the properties of polymers compare with those of metals?

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Q: Which representation(s) show polymer structures that are likely to result in rigid, hard materials…

A: According to the question,  We need to determine which representation(s) show polymer structures…

Q: Determine whether the first part of statement will INCREASE, DECREASE or HAVE NO EFFECT in the…

A: Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you.If you want any…

Q: How does a polypropylene face mask become polymeric carbon dots?

A: Answer - polypropylene face mask  - These Disposable Face Masks are manufactured from polypropylene…

Q: Differentiate between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Give one example of each.

A: Thermoplastic polymers =  Thermoplastic polymers are those which can be softened, reshaped at…

Q: What conditions would prohibit the use of thermoplastic polymer

A: The polymer which can be melted and recast indefinitely called thermoplastic polymer.

Q: What is a polymerization reaction?

A: The repeating units of a macromolecule are known as Monomers.  Monomers combines together to form a…

Q: Q3:- What are the types of defects in crystalline structure? Explain with example and with any kind…

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Q: Polymer chains Monomer -A-B-8-A- 415 Press when

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Q: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a polymer? * expensive than most materials poor…

A: Polymers are formed by covalent bonds with small units.

Q: Name the sub-groups into which polymers are classified on the basis of magnitude of intermolecular…

A: Monomers combine to form polymers and hence a polymer containing a large number of basic units…

Q: Calculate the degree of polymerization for a polyvinyl chloride (C2H;Cl) thermoplastic that has 10%…

A: Given: 10% of the molecules have molar mass in range 0-11,000 g/mol. 37% of the molecules have molar…

Q: 4. Each unit that comes together to form a polymer is called a A. Copolymer B. Ethylene C. Monomer…

A: Polymer is the combination of the small units to form the large molecular materials. The small units…

Q: how does oxobiodegradanle bioplastics, hydrobipdegradble bioplastics and traditional petroleum based…

A: Green chemistry deals with the configuration of the chemical process that involves the use of…