Mention two important uses of each of the following:
(i) Bakelite
(ii) Nylon 6
(i) Uses of Bakelite
(a) It is used for making combs.
(b) It is used for manufacturing electrical switches.
(ii) Uses of Nylon 6
(a) It is used for making tyre cords.
(b) It is used for making fabrics and mountaineering ropes
Write the names and structures of the monomers of the following polymers:
(i) Buna-S
(ii) Glyptal
(iii) Polyvinyl chloride
What is a biodegradable polymer? Give an example of biodegradable aliphatic polyester.
Differentiate between thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Give one example of each.
(i) What is the role of t-butyl peroxide in the polymerization of ethene?
(ii) Identify the monomers in the following polymer:
OR
Write the mechanism of free radical polymerization of ethene.
i) What is the role of sulphur in the vulcanization of rubber?
ii) Identify the monomers in the following polymer:
iii)Arrange the following polymers in the increasing order of their intermolecular forces:
Terylene, polythene, Neoprene
Write the names and structures of the monomers of the following polymers:
(i) Buna-S
(ii) Dacron
(iii) Neoprene