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Who coined the term 'polymer'?
Who coined the term 'polymer'?
- Hermann Staudinger
- Jöns Jacob Berzelius (correct)
- Marie Curie
- Aristotle
What did Hermann Staudinger propose in 1920?
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?
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?
What produces the unique physical properties of polymers?
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In which fields are polymers studied?
In which fields are polymers studied?
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What is the term 'polymer' derived from?
What is the term 'polymer' derived from?
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What did Jöns Jacob Berzelius do in 1833?
What did Jöns Jacob Berzelius do in 1833?
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What is the role of monomers in polymer creation?
What is the role of monomers in polymer creation?
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What did Hermann Staudinger propose in 1920?
What did Hermann Staudinger propose in 1920?
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In which fields are polymers studied?
In which fields are polymers studied?
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