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What is a polymer?
What is a polymer?
- A mixture of different elements
- A large molecule made up of linked repeating subunits (correct)
- A small molecule made up of chains or rings
- A simple compound with no repeating subunits
Who proposed the modern understanding of polymers as macromolecules?
Who proposed the modern understanding of polymers as macromolecules?
- Jons Jacob Berzelius
- Hermann Staudinger (correct)
- Leo Mark Ulep
- None of the above
What property of polymers is associated with an increase in rigidity and tensile strength?
What property of polymers is associated with an increase in rigidity and tensile strength?
- Heat capacity
- Crystallinity (correct)
- Permeability
- Thermal expansion
Which process gives polystyrene the property of being a good insulator against the flow of heat?
Which process gives polystyrene the property of being a good insulator against the flow of heat?
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What is the tendency of a polymer to pass extraneous materials called?
What is the tendency of a polymer to pass extraneous materials called?
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