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Understanding Polymers: Structure and Properties
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Understanding Polymers: Structure and Properties

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What is the meaning of the Greek word 'poly' in the context of polymers?

  • Chain
  • Few
  • End to end
  • Repeating units (correct)
  • Which type of synthetic polymer can be softened by heating and hardened by cooling?

  • Styrofoam (correct)
  • Cotton
  • Nylon
  • Latex
  • What property of polymer chains gives polymers their strength and flexibility?

  • Transparency
  • Rigidity
  • Brittleness
  • Entanglement (correct)
  • Which type of polymer hardens after being heated and cannot be reformed?

    <p>Epoxy's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for polymers made up of different types of monomers?

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

    How are polymer chains described with regard to their shape?

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

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