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Plasticizers are used to get the ___________ between the polymeric molecules.(a) Attraction(b) Freedom of movement(c) Pi-bond(d) Sigma bondI got this question during an interview.This question is from Compounding of Plastics in chapter High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Right answer is (b) Freedom of MOVEMENT |
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| 102. |
Which of the following are not used lubricants?(a) Oils(b) Waxes(c) Oleates(d) SaltsI got this question in an online quiz.Asked question is from Compounding of Plastics in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct OPTION is (d) Salts |
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| 103. |
__________ acts as a binder in plastics.(a) Resins(b) Plasticizers(c) Lubricant(d) AcceleratorsThe question was asked in a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Compounding of Plastics topic in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct choice is (a) RESINS |
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| 104. |
Usually the polymer resin is mixed with four to ten ingredients during the fabrication to impart useful properties to the finished articles. This is called mix.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question during a job interview.My query is from Compounding of Plastics topic in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) True |
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| 105. |
Emulsion polymerization is a type of polymerization that occurs in emulsion droplets called __________(a) Emulsified droplets(b) Micelle(c) Emulsifying droplets(d) Emulsifier dropletsI had been asked this question during an interview.Origin of the question is Methods of Polymerization topic in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» The correct CHOICE is (B) Micelle |
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| 106. |
Tacticity of the polymers is the arrangement of the ___________ on carbon backbone.(a) Hydrogen atoms(b) Nitrogen atoms(c) Functional groups(d) CarbonsI have been asked this question in final exam.This interesting question is from Types of Polymers topic in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Right answer is (C) Functional groups |
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| 107. |
The fabrication cost is __________ for plastics.(a) High(b) Low(c) Moderate(d) Very highThis question was addressed to me in a national level competition.This interesting question is from Plastics topic in section High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER is (b) LOW |
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| 108. |
The filtered latex is sent into the tanks and treated with __________(a) Acetic acid(b) Formaldehyde(c) Acetaldehyde(d) Poly isopreneI had been asked this question during a job interview.My doubt is from Natural Rubber topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Right CHOICE is (a) Acetic ACID |
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| 109. |
Poly carbonates possess glass transition temperature of __________(a) 144^oC(b) 145^oC(c) 146^oC(d) 147^oCI had been asked this question at a job interview.My doubt stems from Preparation, Properties and Applications of Some Compounds topic in section High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» CORRECT option is (d) 147^oC Explanation: Poly CARBONATES has the TRANSITION TEMPERATURE of 147^oC. Poly carbonates are transparent and good electrical insulators. |
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| 110. |
The impact strength is measured as _________(a) Elasticity(b) Strength(c) Permeability(d) ToughnessI got this question in a job interview.The above asked question is from Properties of Polymers in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (d) Toughness For EXPLANATION: The IMPACT strength is measured as the toughness. Below the glass TRANSITION temperature, the polymers break. |
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| 111. |
Based on tacticity, the polymers are divided into __________ types.(a) Two(b) Three(c) Four(d) FiveThis question was posed to me during an online exam.This intriguing question originated from Types of Polymers topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (b) THREE Best explanation: Based on tacticity, the polymers are divided into three TYPES. They are Isotactic polymers, Atactic polymers and syndiotactic POLYMER. |
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| 112. |
A straight chain polymer comes under the _________ type of the polymers.(a) Homo polymers(b) Co-polymers(c) Regular chain copolymers(d) Irregular straight chain copolymersI got this question in exam.I want to ask this question from Types of Polymers topic in section High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Right choice is (a) Homo polymers |
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| 113. |
The polymers are classified into _________ types based on the nature of polymerization.(a) 5(b) 2(c) 3(d) 4This question was addressed to me in homework.I'm obligated to ask this question of Types of Polymers topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (b) 2 For EXPLANATION I would say: The POLYMERS are classified into two types based upon their nature of polymerization. They are HOMOPOLYMERS and co polymers. |
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| 114. |
The conductivity of the conducting polymers increases with __________(a) Increase in temperature(b) Decrease in temperature(c) Independent of temperature(d) Independent of temperature at some conditionsI have been asked this question during an interview.This intriguing question originated from Applications of Elastromers in chapter High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (a) Increase in temperature Easy EXPLANATION: The conductivity of the conducting polymers increases with an increase in temperature. It is temperature DEPENDENT. |
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| 115. |
The crystallinity in Polyhydroxy alkanoates is lie in the range of__________(a) 40%(b) 50%(c) 60%(d) 70%The question was asked in quiz.My question comes from Applications of Elastromers topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) 70% The best explanation: The crystallinity in polyhydroxy alkanoates is in the RANGE of 70%. Polyhydroxy alkanoates polymers are THERMOPLASTICS. |
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| 116. |
Solvent extraction process is used to extract __________(a) Crepe rubber(b) Smoked rubber(c) Gutta percha(d) Guayule rubberThe question was asked during an online exam.This question is from Natural Rubber topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (c) GUTTA percha |
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| 117. |
The low density polyethylene has a melting point.(a) 84^0C(b) 85^0C(c) 86^0C(d) 87^0CI have been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.My question comes from Preparation, Properties and Applications of Some Compounds in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) 87^0C The explanation: The low density POLYETHYLENE POSSESS branched CHAIN structure and its melting point is about the 87^0C. |
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| 118. |
Which of the following is not part of the transfer moulding device?(a) Hinge(b) Plunger(c) Orifice(d) SpreaderI had been asked this question in an interview for internship.Enquiry is from Compounding of Plastics topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct answer is (d) SPREADER |
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| 119. |
A hot, softened thermo plastic tube is called as _____________(a) Extruded tube(b) Hopper(c) Die(d) ParisonThe question was posed to me in an online quiz.I need to ask this question from Compounding of Plastics topic in chapter High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» The correct answer is (d) Parison |
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| 120. |
Lubricants are used to prevent the moulded article from _________(a) Rusting(b) Sticking(c) Not sticking(d) BurningThis question was posed to me in semester exam.Question is from Compounding of Plastics topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct OPTION is (b) Sticking |
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| 121. |
Poly vinyl acetate is soluble in the water.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me in homework.I want to ask this question from Applications of Elastromers in chapter High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» The correct answer is (a) True |
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| 122. |
Plastics are ________ in weight.(a) Very heavy(b) Light(c) Negligible(d) HeavyThis question was posed to me during an internship interview.My doubt stems from Plastics in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct choice is (b) Light |
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Plastics are the materials obtained by mixing the __________ with the other ingredients which impart special engineering properties.(a) Resin(b) Monomer(c) Catalyst(d) Any polymerThe question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from Plastics topic in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) Resin |
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The polymer is 100% crystalline.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in quiz.My doubt stems from Properties of Polymers in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct OPTION is (b) False |
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| 125. |
BUNA – N is used in the auto mobiles because of its _______(a) Heavy weight(b) Light weight(c) Easy production(d) Less cost of productionThis question was posed to me in quiz.The above asked question is from Applications of Elastromers in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (B) Light weight Explanation: BUNA – N is USED in auto mobile INDUSTRIES. It is used to make the auto mobile PARTS because the BUNA – N is the strong polymer and has the light weight. |
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| 126. |
In solvent extraction process, the mature leaves are grounded and heated about _________(a) 40^oC(b) 50^oC(c) 60^oC(d) 70^oCThis question was addressed to me in an online interview.My enquiry is from Natural Rubber topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Right answer is (d) 70^oC |
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The molecular weight of the step polymers is not the _________(a) Sum of the molecular weights of monomer(b) Sum of the molecular weight of some monomers(c) Sum of the water molecular weight(d) Sum of the weights of the bi-products.I have been asked this question in final exam.Question is taken from Mechanism of Polymerization in chapter High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» The correct choice is (a) SUM of the molecular WEIGHTS of monomer |
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Which one of the following is not the three step polymerisation?(a) Co-ordination polymerisation(b) Anionic chain polymerisation(c) Cationic chain polymerisation(d) Step polymerisationI got this question in class test.This interesting question is from Mechanism of Polymerization in section High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» The correct answer is (d) STEP polymerisation |
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The step polymerisation takes place by __________(a) Addition reaction(b) Condensation reaction(c) Co-ordination polymerisation(d) Anionic polymerisationThis question was posed to me in quiz.This is a very interesting question from Mechanism of Polymerization topic in section High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (B) Condensation reaction Explanation: The step POLYMERISATION takes place by the condensation reactions of the functional GROUPS of the MONOMERS. Hence it is called as condensation polymerisation. |
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While producing the smoked rubber, the filtered latex is fed into long rectangular tanks of _________ deep.(a) 1m(b) 2m(c) 50cm(d) 30cmThis question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from Natural Rubber in section High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Right answer is (d) 30cm |
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| 131. |
Thermo forming method is a combination of __________ and __________(a) Blowing, extrusion moulding(b) Blowing, compression moulding(c) Extrusion moulding, compression moulding(d) Transfer moulding, blowingThe question was asked in a job interview.My enquiry is from Compounding of Plastics in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct answer is (c) EXTRUSION MOULDING, compression moulding |
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The catalyst used in the co-ordination polymerisation is __________(a) Ziegler-natta catalyst(b) Vanadium pent-oxide(c) Nitric oxide(d) ZeonarThe question was asked in a national level competition.My doubt stems from Mechanism of Polymerization in section High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (a) Ziegler-natta catalyst The EXPLANATION is: The catalyst used in the co-ordination POLYMERISATION is Ziegler-natta catalyst. Combination of the metal halides and ORGANOMETALLIC compounds are called as Ziegler-natta catalyst. |
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Which of the following do not synthesized by the emulsion polymerisation?(a) Teflon(b) BUNA -S(c) Polystyrene(d) Polyvinyl chlorideI got this question in an interview.This question is from Methods of Polymerization in chapter High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Right option is (d) POLYVINYL chloride |
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The bi products like water, methyl alcohol are produced in chain reaction.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was posed to me in an interview for internship.The origin of the question is Mechanism of Polymerization in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct OPTION is (B) False |
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For making compostable packing material _______ is used.(a) Poly lactic acid(b) Polyhydroxy alkanoates(c) Dacron(d) TeflonI got this question in quiz.Origin of the question is Applications of Elastromers in chapter High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct answer is (a) POLY LACTIC acid |
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The glass transition temperature of poly lactic acid is __________(a) 20-30^oC(b) 50-55^oC(c) 60-65^oC(d) 30-40^oCThe question was asked in my homework.This key question is from Applications of Elastromers in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (c) 60-65^oC To elaborate: The glass transition TEMPERATURE of POLY lactic acid is 60-65^oC. It possess the melting point of 173-178^oC. |
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Which of the following rubber cannot be vulcanised?(a) BUNA – S(b) BUNA – N(c) Thiokol rubber(d) TeflonThis question was addressed to me in class test.This key question is from Synthetic Rubber topic in section High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Right option is (C) THIOKOL rubber |
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Manufacture of tyres can be done by __________(a) BUNA – N(b) Thiokol rubber(c) Poly sulphide rubber(d) BUNA – SI had been asked this question in an online interview.Origin of the question is Synthetic Rubber topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» The correct choice is (d) BUNA – S |
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While producing smoked rubber, the latex and reacted with formic acid, the vertical partition plates are inserted and left undisturbed for _________(a) 13 hours(b) 14 hours(c) 15 hours(d) 16 hoursI have been asked this question during an online interview.The doubt is from Natural Rubber in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (d) 16 HOURS Best EXPLANATION: After introducing the latex and reacted with formic acid, the vertical partition PLATES are inserted and left UNDISTURBED for 16 hours. |
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The chair, house and car are some of the applications of the __________(a) Bakelite(b) TEFLON(c) Polyurethane(d) Poly vinyl chlorideI got this question in an online quiz.This intriguing question originated from Preparation, Properties and Applications of Some Compounds topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Right answer is (c) POLYURETHANE |
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Bakelite is __________(a) Good anion exchanging resin(b) Attacked by acids(c) Attacked by salts(d) Resistant to alkalisThis question was posed to me in an online quiz.This interesting question is from Preparation, Properties and Applications of Some Compounds topic in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER is (a) Good anion exchanging resin |
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Curing means the time given to the polymer for setting.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me during an interview.Query is from Compounding of Plastics topic in section High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» The correct ANSWER is (a) True |
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Which of the following is attacks the polyethylene?(a) Kerosene(b) Strong acids(c) Alkalis(d) Salt solutionsThe question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Origin of the question is Preparation, Properties and Applications of Some Compounds topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Right choice is (a) Kerosene |
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In compression moulding, the cavity is filled with ________ plastic.(a) Solid(b) Liquid(c) Gaseous(d) May be solid or liquidThe question was posed to me during an interview.The question is from Compounding of Plastics topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (B) Liquid To elaborate: The top and bottom MOULDS are capable of moving relatively. When heat and pressure is APPLIED according to the specification, the fluidized plastic is filled in the CAVITY. |
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Sun glasses, computer cases and printing substrate can be done by using _________(a) Polyurethanes(b) Poly carbonates(c) Poly vinyl cyanide(d) PolyethyleneThe question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.I'd like to ask this question from Preparation, Properties and Applications of Some Compounds topic in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» The CORRECT option is (b) Poly carbonates |
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While producing the smoked rubber, the sheets are hanged for about _________ in smoked chambers.(a) 1 day(b) 2 days(c) 3 days(d) 4 daysThis question was addressed to me in unit test.Query is from Natural Rubber in division High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» The CORRECT ANSWER is (d) 4 DAYS |
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Polyurethanes are used for purifying the ________(a) Water(b) Alcohol(c) Acids(d) Salt solutionsI had been asked this question during an interview.Question is taken from Preparation, Properties and Applications of Some Compounds in chapter High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Right CHOICE is (a) Water |
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Poly carbonates are used as ________ in the high stability capacitors.(a) Accelerator(b) Inhibitor(c) Dielectric(d) InitiatorI have been asked this question in an interview.I want to ask this question from Preparation, Properties and Applications of Some Compounds topic in section High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (C) DIELECTRIC Explanation: POLY carbonates are used as the dielectric in the high stability capacitors. Poly carbonates are used in the construction materials. |
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___________ increases the flexibility of the polymer.(a) Resins(b) Catalysts(c) Lubricants(d) PlasticizersI had been asked this question in an online interview.This is a very interesting question from Compounding of Plastics topic in portion High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Right OPTION is (d) Plasticizers |
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Poly vinyl chloride is produced by the free radical chain polymerisation of the vinyl chloride in presence of the benzoyl peroxide.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question in class test.Enquiry is from Preparation, Properties and Applications of Some Compounds topic in section High Polymers and Plastics of Applied Chemistry |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER is (a) True |
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