10 Questions
What is the accepted naming convention for homopolymers?
Homopolymer name by Poly + the name of the monomer in parentheses
Provide an example of a copolymer name following the accepted naming convention.
Poly(ethylene-co-propylene)
What abbreviation is commonly used for Polyethylene?
PE
What does PET stand for?
Polyethylene terephthalate
What does PVC stand for?
Poly(vinyl chloride)
What is the full name for the abbreviation PTFE?
Polytetrafluoroethylene
How are copolymers named?
By combining the monomer names with 'co-' in parentheses
What is the unique numbering system related to the structure of Polyamides (PA)?
Nylons
What is the monomer formula for ethylene?
CH2=CH2
What is the repeating unit formula for Polypropylene?
[CH2-CH(CH3)]n
Test your knowledge of polymer terminology and classification with this quiz. Learn about terms like monomer, homopolymer, copolymer, and constitutional unit. Identify the different classifications of polymers based on their composition.
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