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What is a characteristic of polymers?
What is a characteristic of polymers?
- They have a high melting point
- They are dense and inflexible
- They are lightweight and ductile (correct)
- They are brittle and rigid
What is the typical state of polymers at room temperature?
What is the typical state of polymers at room temperature?
- Gas
- Liquid
- Plasma
- Solid (correct)
What is the melting point characteristic of polymers?
What is the melting point characteristic of polymers?
- Low melting point (correct)
- No melting point
- High melting point
- Variable melting point
What is the process called when small chains of monomers combine to form large chains in polymerisation?
What is the process called when small chains of monomers combine to form large chains in polymerisation?
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How is the growth of the polymer chain described in chain-growth polymerisation?
How is the growth of the polymer chain described in chain-growth polymerisation?
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What is used to express the length of a polymer chain?
What is used to express the length of a polymer chain?
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Which type of polymers include natural rubber, wool, silk, and cellulose?
Which type of polymers include natural rubber, wool, silk, and cellulose?
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What increases with increasing chain length in polymers?
What increases with increasing chain length in polymers?
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