Macromolecules and Polymers

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Macromolecules and Polymers: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Polyvinyl Chloride, Polymers, Teflon, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Monomer, Polystyrene, Macromolecules, Homopolymers, Uses of Polypropylene, Uses of Polyethylene, Uses of Polystyrene and, Constituents of DNA

Important Questions on Macromolecules and Polymers

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Polypropylene is widely used in _____.

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Polypropylene is used in the manufacture of furniture.

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Polypropylene is used in the manufacture of plastic _____ systems. 

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Polypropylene is used in the construction of plastic living: 

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Thermocol is a form of _____.

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Polystyrene is made from thermocol.

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Polystyrene is a raw material for the manufacture of _____.

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Thermocol is made from complex material called: 

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What are the constituents of RNA?

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Rubber is a monomer of latex.

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Chemical structure of rubber monomer is:

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Polysaccharide that is stored in plants is:

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Polysaccharides are not sweet in taste.

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Identify the polymer formed by the given compound.

  • CH3CH=CH2

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The structure of polypropylene is:

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Propene polymerizes to give polypropylene.

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Give the chemical formula for the monomeric unit of polypropylene.

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Which of the compounds polymerises to give polystyrene?

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Materials made of polythene are always colourless.

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Write four uses of polythene.