Classification of Polymers
Classification of Polymers: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Fibres, Polyesters, Thermoplastics, Elastomers, Classification of Polymers, Thermosetting, Condensation Polymers, Co-polymers, Natural Polymers, Addition Polymers, Synthetic Polymers, Homopolymers and, Linear Polymers
Important Questions on Classification of Polymers
Which of the following is a condensation polymer?

Which of the following is an example of natural polymer?

Which of the following is fully fluorinated polymer ?


Polymer formation from monomers starts by:

A polymer used in paints is _____. (Glyptal / Nomex)

Thermosetting polymers:
(a) are formed by condensation reaction.
(b) have cross-linked structure.
(c) are hard, rigid and brittle.
Correct statements are.

Which of the following are characteristics of thermosetting polymers?
(a) Heavily branched cross-linked polymers.
(b) Linear, slightly branched long chain molecules.
(c) Become infusible on moulding, so, cannot be reused.
(d) Soften on heating and harden on cooling, can be reused.

Which of the following is not a semi synthetic polymer?

A type of polymer is generally formed from bifunctional and trifunctional monomer and contains strong covalent bonds between various polymer chains. The polymer may structurally be?

Among:
(a) Proteins
(b) Starch
(c) Nucleic acid
Which of these are natural polymers?

A polymer, which finds use in baby feeding bottles:

Which one of the following is used to make lenses?

In the above equations, and can be,
(a) , / / Heat
(b) , / / Heat
(c) , / / Heat

Which of the following is a natural polymer?

Which of the following polymers can be used for lubrication and as an insulator?

Polypropylene is obtained by polymerisation of:

Which of the following polymer is not a synthetic rubber?

Which of the following polymer does not have an ester group?

Condensation of diethyl carbonate and bisphenol-A polymerises to form:
