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Who coined the term 'polymer'?
Who coined the term 'polymer'?
- Macromolecular chemists
- IUPAC
- Jöns Jacob Berzelius (correct)
- Hermann Staudinger
In which fields are polymers studied?
In which fields are polymers studied?
- Environmental science and ecology
- Polymer science, biophysics, and materials science and engineering (correct)
- Biology and biochemistry
- Chemistry and physics
Who proposed the modern concept of polymers as covalently bonded macromolecular structures?
Who proposed the modern concept of polymers as covalently bonded macromolecular structures?
- IUPAC
- Hermann Staudinger (correct)
- Jöns Jacob Berzelius
- Marie Curie
What are polymers composed of?
What are polymers composed of?
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What physical properties do polymers exhibit due to their large molecular mass?
What physical properties do polymers exhibit due to their large molecular mass?
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How is the raw plastic material fed into the barrel of the extruder?
How is the raw plastic material fed into the barrel of the extruder?
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What is the function of the die in the extrusion process?
What is the function of the die in the extrusion process?
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Who developed the first thermoplastic extrusion?
Who developed the first thermoplastic extrusion?
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What is the primary outcome of the plastics extrusion process?
What is the primary outcome of the plastics extrusion process?
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In what form is the raw compound material commonly found in plastics extrusion?
In what form is the raw compound material commonly found in plastics extrusion?
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