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  1. Branched chain polymers compared to linear polymers have higher

  2. A.
    density.
    B.
    tensile strength.
    C.
    melting point.
    D.
    degree of irregularity in atomic packing.

  3. Styrene butadiene rubber is commercially manufactured by

  4. A.
    bulk polymerisation
    B.
    suspension polymerisation
    C.
    solution polymerisation
    D.
    emulsion polymerisation

  5. __________ polythene is most prone to stress-cracking

  6. A.
    High density
    B.
    Low density
    C.
    Cross-linked
    D.
    Linear low density

  7. Acrylonitrile is mainly used in the __________ industry.

  8. A.
    polymer
    B.
    printing
    C.
    dyeing
    D.
    photographic

  9. Collapsible tubes for tooth paste are produced by __________ extrusion.

  10. A.
    direct
    B.
    indirect
    C.
    impact
    D.
    none of these

  11. Which of the following is not an elastomer ?

  12. A.
    Polyisoprene
    B.
    Neoprene
    C.
    Nitrile-butadiene
    D.
    None of these

  13. Plexiglass (also called lucite) because of its high optical transparency is used for making lenses. It is chemically

  14. A.
    polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).
    B.
    Polytetraflouroethylene(PTFE).
    C.
    polycarbonates.
    D.
    phenolic resins.

  15. __________ is a copolymer.

  16. A.
    styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)
    B.
    Neoprene
    C.
    PVC
    D.
    None of these

  17. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

  18. A.
    is produced by polycondensation reaction.
    B.
    uses either emulsion or suspension polymerisation methods.
    C.
    can be made thermosetting by adding a plasticiser.
    D.
    softening temperature is 200°C.

  19. Which of the following is not a condensation polymer ?

  20. A.
    Bakelite
    B.
    Melamine polymer
    C.
    Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
    D.
    None of these