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What are natural and synthetic polymers ? Give two examples of each type.

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Solution :Natural polymers: Polymers which are found in NATURE, i.e, in animals and plants are called natural polymers. For example, proteins, STARCH, CELLULOSE, RESINS and rubber.
Synthetic polymers: MAN made polymers prepared in the laboratory and industry are called synthetic polymers. For example, plastics (polythene, PVC), synthetic fibres, (polyester, nylon 6,6), synthetic rubber (neoprene, Buna-S), etc.


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