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What is the process of joining monomers to form polymers called?
What is the process of joining monomers to form polymers called?
- Oxidation
- Hydrolysis
- Condensation
- Polymerization (correct)
Which type of polymers can be derived from petrochemicals?
Which type of polymers can be derived from petrochemicals?
- Polyvinyl polymers
- Synthetic polymers (correct)
- Natural polymers
- Biodegradable polymers
What is the main purpose of antistatic agents in plastics?
What is the main purpose of antistatic agents in plastics?
- Reducing flexibility
- Enhancing biodegradability
- Increasing hardness
- Improving surface conductivity (correct)
What is the function of additives in polymers?
What is the function of additives in polymers?
Which term refers to the number of repeating units in a long polymer molecule?
Which term refers to the number of repeating units in a long polymer molecule?
What are plastics primarily composed of?
What are plastics primarily composed of?
What are fillers used for in plastics?
What are fillers used for in plastics?
Which type of polymers do not melt but undergo decomposition?
Which type of polymers do not melt but undergo decomposition?
What do flame retardants do in plastics?
What do flame retardants do in plastics?
What do plasticizers do to the properties of the material?
What do plasticizers do to the properties of the material?
What is the main difference between amorphous and crystalline thermoplastics in terms of transparency?
What is the main difference between amorphous and crystalline thermoplastics in terms of transparency?
What is the purpose of coupling agents in plastics?
What is the purpose of coupling agents in plastics?
What do lubricants do to the viscosity of molten plastic?
What do lubricants do to the viscosity of molten plastic?
What is a characteristic feature of thermoplastic polymers in terms of melting?
What is a characteristic feature of thermoplastic polymers in terms of melting?
Which type of reinforcement improves the strength and stiffness of a polymer?
Which type of reinforcement improves the strength and stiffness of a polymer?
What is a key function of stabilizers in polymers?
What is a key function of stabilizers in polymers?
