Research on the structures of Natural Polymers such as Keratin, Cellulose and Chitin. Give examples on where these polymers occur in nature, their main functions and examples of organisms utilizing them.

Q: During our lectures on polymeric materials, I used polyethylene as an example because of its very…

A: Polymerization of ethylene and formation of polyethylene takes place as follows:

Q: Write the structure of the polymer, tetrafluoroethylene

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Q: Which of the following is a natural polymer?Buna-S, Proteins, PVC

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Q: 1. Proteins are polymers made up of monomers called amino acids.: Amino Acid Structure H. H-N-C-C-OH…

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Q: Write the polymerization reaction in which acetylene (C2H2) produces polyacetylene. Show the…

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Q: Nylon was designed to be a synthetic silk. The average molar mass of a batch of nylon 6,6 is 19000…

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Q: Write the chemical reaction showing the formation of the following polymers from initial reactants:…

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Q: What are the different polymers used in the preparations of cosmetics?

A: Polymers used in the preparations of cosmetics are as follows 1. Structuring Agents a)…

Q: List TWELVE (12) polymers that are widely used in high technology application and diccuss THREE (3)…

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Q: How many monomers are there in a molecule of PVC if the average molecular weight is 1,000,000 g/mol?

A: The number of monomer units in a polymer is given by: number of monomer units is = average molecular…

Q: classification based on structure of polymers are elastomers ,thermoplastics and thermosetting,…

A: Given: Classification based on the structure of polymers are elastomers, thermoplastics and…

Q: Write the monomers of the following polymers and classify them as addition or condensation polymers…

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Q: 1.Consider the polymerization of the following monomers: H2N- -NH2 CI (a) Draw the repeat unit of…

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Q: IS water a polar or non-polar molecule? Are polar or non-polar molecules more likely to be soluble…

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Q: Describe how polymers are formed from monomers?

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Q: Polychloroprene, commonly known as neoprene, is widely used in wetsuits and in rubber parts that…

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Q: 1. What are biodegradable polymers and their classification ( include its functions and importance)?

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Q: Using poly(propylene) as an example, please explain ‘tacticity’ in polymers, and ‘tacticity’ arises…

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Q: 1. Compare the synthetic and natural polymers and discuss how are they synthesized.

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Q: a) What is the difference between high- and low-density classifications of polyethylene?

A: A) For the preparation of polythene, the monomer used is ethene . Monomers is the smallest repeating…

Q: (a) What are biodegradable polymers? Give one example.(b) Is polythene a condensation or an addition…

A: (A) Biodegradable polymers are polymers that breaks down by bacterial decomposition process to…

Q: In a recent year, 2.84 billion kilograms of polystyrene was produced in the United States.…

A: Given: Mass of polystyrene produced = 2.84 billion Kg = 2.84 X 109 Kg = 2.84 X 1012 g…

Q: Polystyrene is not biodegradable. Referring to it's chemical structure (chemical bonds/functional…

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Q: (a) Describe the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. (b) How are the…

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Q: We have a polyethylene sample containing 400 chains with molecular weight 5000 g/mol, 800 chains…

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Q: Describe biopolymer and synthetic polymer. Give examples to support your answer Briefly discuss the…

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Q: Which of these polymers is a polyurethane? A) B) HN -NH n C) D ) H3C CH3 N'

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Q: Do you agree with the statement that if ethylene in polyethylene is derived from a biodegradable…

A: We know that polyethylene is long chain polymer of ethylene and ethylene here is monomer unit. The…

Q: Based on molecular forces what type of polymer is neoprene?

A: The word polymer is made of two parts- 'poly' means many and 'mer' means unit. Polymers are large…

Q: What are monomers and polymers and state suitable examples each

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Q: Explain about Synthetic Polymers?

A: Polymers are defined as large molecules that are composed of small repeating molecules known as…

Q: Some additives are added to polymers to improve its properties. Which among the choices are not…

A: The additive are introduced into the polymers to make them more susceptible for the use.

Q: How do Substituted polyethylenes make up an entire class of polymers? Explain with an example?

A: Polymers can be described as macromolecules of very high molecular mass 103-107u where the each…

Q: What are natural polymers? give some examples of it with it's importance and uses.

A: Polymers:  Monomers combine together to form polymers. Monomers are the repeating units of small…

Q: EXPLAIN briefly why the dehydration of alcohols provides a way of manufacturing polymers such as…

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Q: identify some common functional groups of organicmolecules from their formulae

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Q: What is the relationship between monomers and polymers?

A: The relationship between monomer and polymer have to be given below.

Q: Amylose (a form of starch) and cellulose are both polymers of glucose. What is the main structural…

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Q: 1. What are condensation polymers? How are they different from addition polymers? 2. What is the…

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Q: When rubber balls and other objects made of natural rubber are exposed to air for long periods, they…

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Q: polythene, Polyvinyl chloride and nylon are 3 examples of polymers have been given choose further 3…

A: A polymer is a large molecule  or macromolecules which essentially is a combination of many…

Q: Give two examples of natural and synthetic polymers?

A: Polymers are the large chain molecules with repeating subunits.