Question 1

All polymers are made from synthetic sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Celluloid is a chemical modification of which natural product?

Accepted Answer

A) cellulose 
B) cells 
C) ivory 
D) cellophane 
A) cellulose 
B) cells 
C) ivory 
D) cellophane

Question 3

The word monomer means

Accepted Answer

A) one bond. 
B) one unit. 
C) many bonds. 
D) many rings. 
A) one bond. 
B) one unit. 
C) many bonds. 
D) many rings.

Question 4

The pendant group in polystyrene is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) benzene ring. 
B) chlorine atom. 
C) ethyl group. 
D) methyl group. 
A) benzene ring. 
B) chlorine atom. 
C) ethyl group. 
D) methyl group.

Question 5

Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)is a

Accepted Answer

A) condensation polymer. 
B) vulcanized rubber. 
C) copolymer. 
D) all of the above 
A) condensation polymer. 
B) vulcanized rubber. 
C) copolymer. 
D) all of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements about addition and condensation polymers is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Both addition polymers and condensation polymers contain all of the atoms of the monomers. 
B) Both addition polymers and condensation polymers lose some atoms from the original monomers when the polymer is formed. 
C) Addition polymers contain all of the atoms of the original monomers, but condensation polymers do not. 
D) Condensation polymers contain all of the atoms of the original monomers, but addition polymers do not. 
A) Both addition polymers and condensation polymers contain all of the atoms of the monomers. 
B) Both addition polymers and condensation polymers lose some atoms from the original monomers when the polymer is formed. 
C) Addition polymers contain all of the atoms of the original monomers, but condensation polymers do not. 
D) Condensation polymers contain all of the atoms of the original monomers, but addition polymers do not.

Question 7

A copolymer is composed of

Accepted Answer

A) two or more different monomers. 
B) different polymers linked end to end. 
C) different polymers cross-linked. 
D) none of the above 
A) two or more different monomers. 
B) different polymers linked end to end. 
C) different polymers cross-linked. 
D) none of the above

Question 8

The monomer from which polyethylene is made has ________ attached to the C=C.

Accepted Answer

A) only H atoms 
B) a Cl atom 
C) a benzene ring 
D) a methyl group 
A) only H atoms 
B) a Cl atom 
C) a benzene ring 
D) a methyl group

Question 9

The monomer used to make Teflon is

Accepted Answer

A) H₂C   CH₂. 
B) Cl₂C   CH₂. 
C) H₂C   CHCl. 
D) F₂C   CF₂. 
A) H₂C   CH₂. 
B) Cl₂C   CH₂. 
C) H₂C   CHCl. 
D) F₂C   CF₂.

Question 10

LDPE stands for

Accepted Answer

A) linearly dense polyethylene. 
B) light diffuse polyethylene. 
C) low-density polyethylene. 
D) lightly doped polyethylene. 
A) linearly dense polyethylene. 
B) light diffuse polyethylene. 
C) low-density polyethylene. 
D) lightly doped polyethylene.

Question 11

Polyvinyl chloride is used for drain pipes in plumbing applications.It has replaced traditional cast iron pipe for this purpose.The major advantage of PVC in replacing cast iron for this application (particularly if you are a plumber or homeowner)is that PVC

Accepted Answer

A) is of lighter weight. 
B) is easier to handle and cut. 
C) is more resistant to corrosion. 
D) All of the above are advantages of PVC. 
A) is of lighter weight. 
B) is easier to handle and cut. 
C) is more resistant to corrosion. 
D) All of the above are advantages of PVC.

Question 12

A silicone polymer has a series of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms in the polymer chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Thermoplastic polymers may be

Accepted Answer

A) heated and reformed. 
B) heated, but not reformed. 
C) decomposed by heating. 
D) changed in color by heating. 
A) heated and reformed. 
B) heated, but not reformed. 
C) decomposed by heating. 
D) changed in color by heating.

Question 14

Crystalline polymers are composed of

Accepted Answer

A) randomly organized polymer chains. 
B) highly organized polymer chains. 
C) a mixture of random and highly organized polymer chains. 
D) one monomer. 
A) randomly organized polymer chains. 
B) highly organized polymer chains. 
C) a mixture of random and highly organized polymer chains. 
D) one monomer.

Question 15

The segment of a polymer shown below represents a

Accepted Answer

A) polyamide. 
B) polyester. 
C) polyethylene. 
D) polystyrene. 
A) polyamide. 
B) polyester. 
C) polyethylene. 
D) polystyrene.

Question 16

Elastomers are synthetic polymers that mimic the properties of

Accepted Answer

A) vulcanized rubber. 
B) polyethylene. 
C) celluloid. 
D) PVC. 
A) vulcanized rubber. 
B) polyethylene. 
C) celluloid. 
D) PVC.

All polymers are made from synthetic sources.

Celluloid is a chemical modification of which natural product?

The word monomer means

The pendant group in polystyrene is a(n)

Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)is a

Which of the following statements about addition and condensation polymers is true?

A copolymer is composed of

The monomer from which polyethylene is made has ________ attached to the C=C.

The monomer used to make Teflon is

LDPE stands for

Polyvinyl chloride is used for drain pipes in plumbing applications.It has replaced traditional cast iron pipe for this purpose.The major advantage of PVC in replacing cast iron for this application (particularly if you are a plumber or homeowner)is that PVC

A silicone polymer has a series of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms in the polymer chain.

Thermoplastic polymers may be

Crystalline polymers are composed of

The segment of a polymer shown below represents a

Elastomers are synthetic polymers that mimic the properties of

Chemistry

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Acids and Bases

Oxidation and Reduction

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Exam 10: Polymers

All polymers are made from synthetic sources.

Celluloid is a chemical modification of which natural product?

The word monomer means

The pendant group in polystyrene is a(n)

Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)is a

Which of the following statements about addition and condensation polymers is true?

A copolymer is composed of

The monomer from which polyethylene is made has ________ attached to the C=C.

The monomer used to make Teflon is

LDPE stands for

Polyvinyl chloride is used for drain pipes in plumbing applications.It has replaced traditional cast iron pipe for this purpose.The major advantage of PVC in replacing cast iron for this application (particularly if you are a plumber or homeowner)is that PVC

A silicone polymer has a series of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms in the polymer chain.

Thermoplastic polymers may be

Crystalline polymers are composed of

The segment of a polymer shown below represents a

Elastomers are synthetic polymers that mimic the properties of

Chemistry

Atoms

Atomic Structure

Chemical Bonds

Chemical Accounting

Gases, Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces

Acids and Bases

Oxidation and Reduction

Organic Chemistry

Nuclear Chemistry

Chemistry of the Earth

Air

Water

Energy

Biochemistry

Food

Drugs

Fitness and Health

Chemistry Down on the Farm

Household Chemicals

Poisons

Filters