Polymer Terminology and Classification Quiz
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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?

<p>Polyethylene terephthalate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PVC stand for?

<p>Poly(vinyl chloride)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the full name for the abbreviation PTFE?

<p>Polytetrafluoroethylene</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are copolymers named?

<p>By combining the monomer names with 'co-' in parentheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique numbering system related to the structure of Polyamides (PA)?

<p>Nylons</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the monomer formula for ethylene?

<p>CH2=CH2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the repeating unit formula for Polypropylene?

<p>[CH2-CH(CH3)]n</p> Signup and view all the answers

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