Polymer Knowledge Quiz

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Who coined the term 'polymer'?

Hermann Staudinger

Jöns Jacob Berzelius (correct)

Marie Curie

Aristotle

What did Hermann Staudinger propose in 1920?

The theory of polymers as amorphous structures

The classification of polymers into natural and synthetic categories

The definition of polymers based on their physical properties

The modern concept of polymers as covalently bonded macromolecular structures (correct)

What is a polymer?

A substance consisting of large molecules made of repeating subunits (correct)

A substance with crystalline structures and low elasticity

A substance consisting of small molecules bonded together

A substance with unique physical properties but no repeating subunits

What produces the unique physical properties of polymers?

Large molecular mass relative to small molecule compounds Signup and view all the answers

In which fields are polymers studied?

Polymer science, biophysics, materials science and engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'polymer' derived from?

Greek words meaning 'many, much' and 'part' Signup and view all the answers

What did Jöns Jacob Berzelius do in 1833?

Coined the term 'polymer' Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of monomers in polymer creation?

Many small molecules polymerize to form polymers Signup and view all the answers

What did Hermann Staudinger propose in 1920?

The modern concept of polymers as covalently bonded macromolecular structures Signup and view all the answers

In which fields are polymers studied?

Polymer science, biophysics, and materials science and engineering Signup and view all the answers

Polymer Knowledge Quiz

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Who coined the term 'polymer'?

What did Hermann Staudinger propose in 1920?

What is a polymer?

What produces the unique physical properties of polymers?

In which fields are polymers studied?

What is the term 'polymer' derived from?

What did Jöns Jacob Berzelius do in 1833?

What is the role of monomers in polymer creation?

What did Hermann Staudinger propose in 1920?

In which fields are polymers studied?

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