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Polymers are macromolecules formed by the combination of many monomers.
a. How are polymers classified?
b. Classify the following: Cotton, Wool, Nylon, Silk, Terylene, Jute, Polyester
a. How are polymers classified?
b. Classify the following: Cotton, Wool, Nylon, Silk, Terylene, Jute, Polyester
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a. Polymers are classifiedi. On the basis of its formation as natural and man-made.
ii. On the basis of structure as linear branched-chain, cross-linked chain
iii. On the basis of process as addition polymer and condensation polymer.
iv. On the basis of molecular strength as fibres and plastics
b. Natural: wool, silk, jute, cotton Man-made: Nylon, Terylene, Polyester
i. On the basis of its formation as natural and man-made.
ii. On the basis of structure as linear branched-chain, cross-linked chain
iii. On the basis of process as addition polymer and condensation polymer.
iv. On the basis of molecular strength as fibres and plastics
ii. On the basis of structure as linear branched-chain, cross-linked chain
iii. On the basis of process as addition polymer and condensation polymer.
iv. On the basis of molecular strength as fibres and plastics
b. Natural: wool, silk, jute, cotton
Man-made: Nylon, Terylene, Polyester
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