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(i) A polymer is a chain of many small units joined together which are called

(ii) The synthetic fibres are also known as fibres.

(iii) The first fully synthetic fibre was .

(iv) A fibre similar to wool is .

(v) A plastic used for making crockery is .

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(i) A polymer is a chain of many small units joined together which are called monomers.
(ii) The synthetic fibres are also known as artificial or man-made fibres.
(iii)The first fully synthetic fibre was nylon.
(iv)A fibre similar to wool is acrylic.
(v) A plastic used for making crockery is melamine.

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Fill in the blanks.​ ​ (i) A polymer is a chain of many small units joined together which are called ​ ​(ii) The synthetic fibres are also known as fibres. ​ (iii) The first fully synthetic fibre was .​ (iv) A fibre similar to wool is . (v) A plastic used for making crockery is .

Fill in the blanks.

(i) A polymer is a chain of many small units joined together which are called

(ii) The synthetic fibres are also known as fibres.

(iii) The first fully synthetic fibre was .

(iv) A fibre similar to wool is .

(v) A plastic used for making crockery is .