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What is Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)?
What is Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)?
- A water-insoluble synthetic polymer
- A water-soluble natural polymer
- A water-insoluble natural polymer
- A water-soluble synthetic polymer (correct)
What is one of the challenges with PVA?
What is one of the challenges with PVA?
- It is not used in high-temperature applications
- It is not water-soluble
- It has high thermal stability
- It can lose its water-solubility when exposed to moisture (correct)
What is one of the applications of PVA?
What is one of the applications of PVA?
- It is used as a solvent in textile production
- It is used as a food preservative
- It is used as a binder in paper coatings (correct)
- It is used as a fuel in automobiles
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Test your knowledge on Polyvinyl Alcohol with this quiz! Learn about the origin and properties of this water-soluble synthetic polymer, as well as its various industrial and commercial applications. Challenge yourself with questions on the polymerization process, hydrolysis, and more. This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in chemistry, materials science, or the manufacturing industry.
