Polymer Technology Mcqs for Chemical - Set 11

1)   Terylene is a/an_________________?

a. Addition polymer
b. Poly amide
c. Homopolymer
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None of these

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


2)   Polymers are classified into four categories namely thermosetting, thermoplastic, elastomer and fibre depending upon their________________?

a. Molecular sizes
b. Magnitude of intermolecular forces
c. Resistance to heat
d. Polymerisation mechanism
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Magnitude of intermolecular forces

Explanation:
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3)   Which of the following polymers are produced by employing all bulk polymerisation, solution polymerisation & suspension polymerisation technique of addition (chain) polymerisation ?

a. PVC
b. Bakelite
c. PTFE
d. Epoxy resin
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: PVC

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


4)   Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) which is also known as Perspex and is produced by bulk polymerisation of methyl methacrylate is not a ______________ polymer?

a. Thermoplastic
b. Thermosetting
c. Linear
d. Glass like transparent
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Thermosetting

Explanation:
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5)   Collapsible tubes for tooth paste are produced by _____________ extrusion?

a. Direct
b. Indirect
c. Impact
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Impact

Explanation:
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6)   Dacron is a _____________________________?

a. Condensation polymerisation product of Hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid
b. Condensation polymerisation product of dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) and ethylene glycol
c. Thermosetting material
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None of these

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


7)   Thermosetting plastic materials___________________?

a. Can be repeatedly melted
b. Is useful for melt casting
c. Cannot be melted after forming
d. Is useful for spinning
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Cannot be melted after forming

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


8)   Polyurethane cannot be used to make____________________?

a. Automobile cushion
b. Thermal insulation in refrigerator
c. Coating and adhesive
d. Fibre reinforced plastic (FRP)
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Fibre reinforced plastic (FRP)

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


9)   Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ____________________?

a. Is produced by Polycondensation reaction
b. Uses either emulsion or suspension polymerisation methods
c. Can be made thermosetting by adding a plasticiser
d. Softening temperature is 200°C
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Uses either emulsion or suspension polymerisation methods

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


10)   Branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher ____________________?

a. Density
b. Tensile strength
c. Melting point
d. Degree of irregularity in atomic packing
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Degree of irregularity in atomic packing

Explanation:
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11)   Polycaprolactam is____________________?

a. Nylon-6
b. Nylon-66
c. Dacron
d. Rayon
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Nylon-6

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


12)   Bakelite (phenol-formaldehyde) resin cannot be used as________________?

a. Decorative paint
b. Decorative laminates
c. Electrical insulation
d. Glass reinforced plastics
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Decorative paint

Explanation:
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13)   Which of the following is the lowest cost plastic commercially available ?

a. Polythene
b. Teflon
c. Bakelite
d. PVC
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Polythene

Explanation:
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14)   Terylene is_________________?

a. Same as Dacron
b. A polyester
c. Both A. & B.
d. Neither A. nor B.
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both A. & B.

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


15)   Which of the following is stretched into fibers ?

a. Saturated polyester
b. Unsaturated polyester
c. Isoprene
d. Bakelite
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Saturated polyester

Explanation:
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16)   A chain growth polymerisation reaction consists of three different types of reaction namely initiation reaction, propagation reaction & termination reaction. Chain growth polymerisation reaction is not involved in the manufacture of_______________________?

a. Siloxane elastomers
b. Polyamides
c. Vinyl polymers
d. Urea-formaldehyde resins
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Urea-formaldehyde resins

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


17)   Silicone is a/an ___________________?

a. Monomer
b. Inorganic polymer
c. Thermoplastic material
d. A natural polymer
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Inorganic polymer

Explanation:
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18)   _____________ is a homopolymer?

a. Neoprene
b. Bakelite
c. Nylon-66
d. Terylene
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Neoprene

Explanation:
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19)   ____________ of SBR is adversely affected, if more quantity of styrene is added to butadiene during its co-polymerisation to produce SBR?

a. Percent elongation
b. Resilience
c. Freezing point
d. Strength
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Resilience

Explanation:
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20)   β – glucose is the monomer of__________________?

a. Cellulose
b. Starch
c. Protein
d. None of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Cellulose

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!