Chemistry Polymers and Polymerization
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Which process involves the combination of monomers without releasing small molecules?

  • Condensation polymerization
  • Thermal polymerization
  • Copolymers formation
  • Addition polymerization (correct)
  • What is the primary role of catalysts in polymerization?

  • To speed up the chemical reactions (correct)
  • To initiate the polymer chains
  • To prevent the polymerization process
  • To alter the molecular weight of polymers
  • What is the term for small molecules that react to form polymers?

  • Polymers
  • Monomers (correct)
  • Dimer
  • Copolymers
  • Which mechanism is NOT associated with addition polymerization?

    <p>Condensation mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'poly-' in the word polymer signify?

    <p>Many</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a polymer generated from the monomer ethylene?

    <p>Polyethylene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of carefully choosing monomers and catalysts in polymer synthesis?

    <p>To control physical properties of the polymer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In free radical polymerization, what initiates the chain reaction?

    <p>Decomposition of an initiator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of isotactic polymers?

    <p>All groups are on one side of the polymeric backbone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of polymerization involves the use of cations or anions as intermediates?

    <p>Ionic polymerization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which catalyst combination was crucial in the discovery of Ziegler-Natta polymerization?

    <p>Transition metal halides and organometallic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes syndiotactic polymers?

    <p>The groups alternate positions on opposite sides of the backbone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of polypropylene has methyl groups arranged on the same side of the polymer chain?

    <p>Isotactic polypropylene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which termination method is NOT common in free radical polymerization?

    <p>Chemical reaction with a stabilizer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism involved in the formation of polyester?

    <p>Condensation polymerization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes atactic polymers?

    <p>They possess random arrangements and are often soft and rubbery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of resin is characterized by a reversible softening upon heating?

    <p>Thermoplastic resin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on Ziegler-Natta catalysts?

    <p>Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the process where two or more monomers undergo joint polymerization?

    <p>Copolimerization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of polymerization has been described as controlling the specific configuration of a polymer?

    <p>Ziegler-Natta polymerization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about thermosetting resins is true?

    <p>They consist of irreversible chemical changes during setting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the number of repeating units in a polymer?

    <p>Degree of polymerization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of polypropylene features a random arrangement of methyl groups?

    <p>Atactic polypropylene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of properties, which type of plastics are most commonly used for everyday items like toys and bottles?

    <p>Thermoplastic resins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Polymers

    • Polymers are large molecules made from smaller repeating units called monomers.
    • Polymerization is the process of combining these monomers to create polymers.
    • There are three main types of polymerization: addition, condensation, and copolymerization.

    Addition Polymerization

    • Monomers with double or triple bonds undergo addition polymerization without releasing small molecules.
    • The polymer produced is a multiple of the original monomer.
    • Examples include polyethylene from ethylene.
    • There are three mechanisms of addition polymerization: free radical, ionic, and Ziegler-Natta polymerization.

    Free Radical Polymerization

    • The process involves initiation, propagation, and termination.
    • Initiation starts with the spontaneous decomposition of an initiator into free radicals that then attach to a monomer.
    • Propagation involves the growing radical reacting with additional monomer units.
    • Termination happens when two growing chains collide, or a growing chain collides with an initiator radical or impurities.

    Ionic Polymerization

    • Similar to free radical polymerization but uses cations or anions as intermediates instead of free radicals.

    Coordination or Ziegler-Natta Polymerization

    • This process utilizes Ziegler-Natta catalysts to control the specific configuration of the resulting polymer.
    • The catalysts were discovered in the 1950s by Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta and led to stereospecific polymerization.
    • Ziegler-Natta catalysts are made by combining transition metal halides with organometallic compounds.

    Stereochemistry of Polymers

    • Isotactic polymers have all the groups on the same side of the polymer backbone.
    • Syndiotactic polymers have groups on alternating sides of the polymer backbone.
    • Atactic polymers have a random arrangement of groups along the backbone.

    Condensation Polymerization

    • Monomers combine through different functional groups, releasing small molecules like water.
    • Examples include nylon (polyamide) and polyester (Dacron).

    Copolymerization

    • Involves the joint polymerization of two or more monomers, such as the production of SBR (Styrene butadiene rubber).

    Degree of Polymerization

    • The number of repeating units in a polymer.

    Plastics

    • A class of high polymers that can be molded into any desired form by heat and pressure.
    • Plastics are also known as resins.
    • There are two main types: thermoplastic and thermosetting.

    Thermoplastic Resins

    • Soften when heated and harden when cooled.
    • This change is physical, not chemical, allowing repeated heating and cooling without altering its nature.
    • Not suitable for high-temperature applications, but commonly used at ambient temperatures.

    Thermosetting Resins

    • Hardened by heating, and this hardening is permanent and irreversible.
    • Maintain their shape and strength when heated.
    • Examples include bakelite and epoxy resins.

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