8 Questions
What is the main factor that determines the nature of a silicone polymer?
Extent of cross-linking
Which type of silicones are bridged together by methylene or similar groups?
Silicone resins
How are cyclic silicones obtained?
By hydrolysis of R2SiCl2
What property makes all silicones water repellent?
Organic side groups surrounding the silicon
Which type of silicones are obtained by blending with organic resins such as acrylic esters?
Silicone resins
What determines whether silicone polymers range from oily liquids to rubber-like solids?
Extent of cross-linking
What makes the viscosity of silicone oil remain constant and not change with temperature?
'Oily' nature of lower silicones
Which type of silicones are obtained by the hydrolysis and subsequent condensation of dialkyl or diaryl silicon chlorides?
'Linear' silicones
Explore the trends in non-metallic character of elements as we move across different groups on the periodic table. Learn about the classification of elements as nonmetals, metalloids, and more based on their properties.
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