Question
Chemistry Question on Polymers
Which of the following are thermoplastic polymers?
A
Polythene, urea-formaldehyde, polyvinyls
B
Bakelite, polythene, polystyrene
C
Polythene, polystyrene, polyvinyls
D
Urea-formaldehyde, polystyrene, bakelite
Answer
Polythene, polystyrene, polyvinyls
Explanation
Solution
Polythene, polystyrene, polyvinyls are the thermoplastic polymers, Characteristics of thermoplastic polymers- These are linear and slightly branched long chain molecules, These are capable of repeatedly softening on heating and hardening on cooling, These possess intermolecular forces of attraction intermediate between elastomers and fibers.