CHEMISTRY – Cavite State University
Homework: Polymers
• Describe the formation and structure of polymers
• Describe the properties of some polymers in terms of their structure
Part I: Identification
Directions: Classify the following material as Natural or Synthetic polymers. (1 point each)
Synthetic Natural polymers 6.
polymers 1. Nylon Wood
Synthetic polymers 7.
Natural polymers 2. Silk Teflon
Synthetic Natural polymers 8.
polymers 3. Nucleic Acid Cellulose
Synthetic Synthetic polymers 9.
polymers 4. Plastic bottle Epoxy
Natural polymers
Natural polymers 5. Wool 10.Rayon
Part II: Assessment
Directions: Multiple Choice: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. (1
point each)
B 1. Polymers are formed by joining together units of
________.
a. isomers b. monomers c. homopolymer d. copolymer
C 2. Based from its use, synthetic polymers maybe classified as the following
except for
a. thermoplastics b. thermosets c. thermostat d. elastomers
B 3.In which stage of addition reaction are free radical
formed?
a. Initiation b. propagation c. termination d. mitigation
D 4. What is the common by product of condensation polymerization?
a.
Carbon b. carbon dioxide c. oxygen d. water
5. Which of the following polymers are usually used in manufacturing nonstick
D cooking ware?
a. Polyester b. Polythene c. Polyester d. Teflon
D 6. Which reaction involves hydrolysis of fatty acid esters to form soap?
a. Condensation b. Combustion c. Esterification d. Saponification
B 7. What are the common reactant in the combustion reaction of organic fuel ?
a.
Water b. Oxygen c. Hydrogen d. Carbon dioxide
Homework: Polymers
• Describe the formation and structure of polymers
• Describe the properties of some polymers in terms of their structure
Part I: Identification
Directions: Classify the following material as Natural or Synthetic polymers. (1 point each)
Synthetic Natural polymers 6.
polymers 1. Nylon Wood
Synthetic polymers 7.
Natural polymers 2. Silk Teflon
Synthetic Natural polymers 8.
polymers 3. Nucleic Acid Cellulose
Synthetic Synthetic polymers 9.
polymers 4. Plastic bottle Epoxy
Natural polymers
Natural polymers 5. Wool 10.Rayon
Part II: Assessment
Directions: Multiple Choice: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. (1
point each)
B 1. Polymers are formed by joining together units of
________.
a. isomers b. monomers c. homopolymer d. copolymer
C 2. Based from its use, synthetic polymers maybe classified as the following
except for
a. thermoplastics b. thermosets c. thermostat d. elastomers
B 3.In which stage of addition reaction are free radical
formed?
a. Initiation b. propagation c. termination d. mitigation
D 4. What is the common by product of condensation polymerization?
a.
Carbon b. carbon dioxide c. oxygen d. water
5. Which of the following polymers are usually used in manufacturing nonstick
D cooking ware?
a. Polyester b. Polythene c. Polyester d. Teflon
D 6. Which reaction involves hydrolysis of fatty acid esters to form soap?
a. Condensation b. Combustion c. Esterification d. Saponification
B 7. What are the common reactant in the combustion reaction of organic fuel ?
a.
Water b. Oxygen c. Hydrogen d. Carbon dioxide
