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Polymers; Polymer chemistry; monomers; polymerisation; example;uses; questions; revision.

Polymer chemistry
It is a branch of chemistry in which we study about polymers.
Polymer and monomers (Polymers definition)
Polymers are high molecular mass substances containing large number of repeating structural units derived from simple molecules.
The simple molecules from which polymers are derived are called monomers.
Polymerisation
The process of conversion of simple molecules i.e monomers into polymers is called polymerisation.
For example
Polymers example
Polythene
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Nylon
Teflon
Bakelite
Terylene
Cellulose diacetate
Vulcanised rubber
Starch
Melamine formaldehyde resin

Polymers Uses
Coatings
Adhesives
Laminates
Electrolytes
Plastic pipes
Films

Questions on polymers

 What are polymers?
Polymers are high molecular mass substances containing large number of repeating structural units derived from simple molecules.
 What are monomers?
The simple molecules from which polymers are derived are called monomers.
 What is polymerisation?
The process of conversion of simple molecules i.e monomers into polymers is called polymerisation.
 Give examples of some polymers?
Polythene
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Nylon
Teflon
Bakelite
Terylene
Cellulose diacetate
Vulcanised rubber
Starch
Melamine formaldehyde resin
 What is polymer chemistry?
It is a branch of chemistry in which we study about polymers.
 Give some uses of polymers?
Coatings
Adhesives
Laminates
Electrolytes
Plastic pipes
Films


Revision
 Polymer chemistry ------> study of polymers.
Polymer ----->made of repeating monomers.
Monomers ------> simple molecules from which polymers are derived.
Polymerisation -----> process of conversion of monomers into polymers.

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