SHRI RAM GROUP OF COLLEGES, MZN

ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

UNIT WISE IMPORTANT OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

UNIT-05 (Polymer)

1. Which of the following polymer type is not classified on the basis of its application and
properties?
a) rubbers
b) plastics
c) fibres
d) synthetic
Answer: d
2. Which of the following is a thermosetting polymer?
a) polystyrene
b) polyolefins
c) nylons
d) phenolic resins
Answer: d
3. The characteristics of condensation polymerization are given below-
I. only −C−C− linkages present in the polymer structure
II. use of bifunctional or polyfunctional monomers
III. elimination of a small byproduct molecule
Which of the following is true?
a) I, II, III
b) II and III
c) I and II
d) Only III
Answer: b
4. Which of the following monomers are unsuitable for condensation polymerization?
a) propanoic acid and ethanol
b) butane-dioic acid and glycol
c) diamines and dicarboxylic acids
d) hydroxy acids
Answer: a
5. Which of the following is true for the resultant polymer product formed, when
molecules of pthalic acid react with molecules of glycerol?
a) branch polymer
b) cross-link polymer
c) linear polymer
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: b
6. Which among the following polymers have lowest solubillty?
a) polyethylene
b) polystyrene
c) nylon 6
d) epoxy resin
Answer: d

7. Which of the following polymer exhibit a lower value of molar cohesion?

a) wool
 b) silk
c) vulcanized rubber
d) polystyrene
Answer: c
8. What is the range of tensile strength, exhibited by fibres?
a) 300-3,000
b) 4,000-15,000
c) 20,000-150,000
d) 5,000-10,000
Answer: c
9. Which of the following kind of polymers are known for their high crystallinity?
a) isotactic
b) syndiotactic
c) atactic
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: a
10. Which of the following category does cellulose nitrate fall into?
a) natural
b) synthetic
c) semi-synthetic
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: c
11. The polymer in which steric placements of the substituent are arranged in such a way
to give alternate d and l configurations, is known as _________________
a) isotactic polymer
b) atactic polymer
c) syndio-tactic polymer
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: c
12. Which of the following is not required for the biodegradation process?
a) Micro-organism
b) Environment conditions
c) Adhesives
d) Substrate
Answer: c
13. Greater the hydrophilicity of the polymers ____________ is the rate of biodegradation.
a) Larger
b) Smaller
Answer: a
14. Biodegradation will be more for ____________
a) More molecular weights and high crystallinity
b) Low molecular weights and high crystallinity
c) More molecular weights and less crystallinity
d) Low molecular weights and less crystallinity
Answer: d
15. Which of the following is not an example of a natural biodegradable polymer?
a) Collagen
b) Polyvinyl alcohol
c) Lignin
d) Natural rubber
Answer: b
16. Which of the following is not an example of synthetic biodegradable polymer?
a) Polyvinyl alcohol
b) Poly gamma-glutamic acid
c) Polyanhydrides
d) PHBV
Answer: b

17. Biodegradable polymers do not need to be land-filled, they will re-enter normal geo-
chemical cycles over time.
 a) True
b) False
Answer: a
18. PHB is used in ____________
a) Agricultural applications
b) Medical applications
c) Manufacture of shampoo bottles
d) Adhesives
Answer: c
19. Select the incorrect statement from the following option.
a) Biodegradable polymers are not suitable candidates in the recycling of commingled
plastics
b) Biodegradable polymers are very expensive
c) Biodegradable polymers are an attractive option for addressing the solid waste and
marine pollution
d) Biodegradable polymers are easily available
Answer: d

20. The physical mixture of two or more polymers that are not linked by covalent
bonds is called ____________
a) Polymerisation
b) Dendrimer
c) Polyblend
d) Multiblend
Answer: c

21. Polymers are dissolved in common solvent to give ____________

a) Mechanical blends
b) Solution-cast blends
c) Latex blends
d) Chemical blends
Answer: b

22. For amorphous and semi-crystalline polymers, mixing leads to the formation of
____________
a) Mechanical blends
b) Solution-cast blends
c) Latex blends
d) Chemical blends
Answer: a

23. The immiscible blends exhibit ____________

a) Excellent mechanical properties
b) Poor mechanical properties
c) Poor chemical properties
d) Intermediate chemical properties
Answer: b
24. Cross-linked polymers are swollen with a different monomer, which results in
____________
 a) Mechanical blends
b) Solution-cast blends
c) Latex blends
d) Chemical blends
Answer: d

25. Select the incorrect option from the following option.

a) Immiscible blends are usually opaque
b) Immiscible blends exhibit a single glass transition temperature (Tg) intermediate
between those of individual components
c) Miscible blends are usually clear
d) Immiscible blends exhibit separate Tg’s characteristics of each component
Answer: b

26. Fine dispersions of polymers in water are mixed and coagulated to give
____________
a) Mechanical blends
b) Solution-cast blends
c) Latex blends
d) Chemical blends
Answer: c

27. The blend is said to be synergistic for the mechanical property if the term (I) in
the empirical formula is?
a) Zero
b) Positive
c) Negative
d) Imaginary
Answer: b

28. The blend is said to be additive for the mechanical property if the term (I) in the
empirical formula is ____________
a) Imaginary
b) Positive
c) Negative
d) Zero
Answer: d

29. Which of the following act as an initiator in free-radical polymerisation?

a) Grignard reagent
b) Lewis acids
c) Benzoyl peroxide
d) Potassium amide
 Answer: c

30. Which of the following act as a catalyst in anionic polymerisation?

a) Grignard reagent
b) Lewis acids
c) Benzoyl peroxide
d) AIBN
Answer: a

31. The temperature at which the ionic polymerisation is carried out is ____________
a) 100 C
0

b) 500C
c) -1000C
d) 00C
Answer: d

32. The polymerisation in which propagating centers do not undergo either

transfer or termination reactions is called ____________
a) Addition polymerisation
b) Co-polymerisation
c) Living polymerisation
d) Dead polymerization
Answer: c

33. Which of the following is used for making cold drink bottles, magnetic
recording tapes and housings for coffee machines?
a) Ethylene glycol
b) Polyethylene terephthalate
c) Hexamethylene diamine
d) Styrene butadiene
Answer: b

34. Which of the following does not combine with fiber to give composites?
a) Metals
b) Ceramics
c) Non-metals
d) Polymers
Answer: c

35. Which of the following is not a property of matrix materials which are modified
by adding particulate fillers?
a) Improved performance at elevated temperature
b) Decrease in surface hardness
 c) Modification in electrical conductivity
d) Improved abrasion resistance
Answer: b

36. Which of the following type of composite is not classified under the category of
number of layers?
a) Unidirectional fibre reinforced
b) Laminar
c) Sandwich panels
d) Glass-fibre reinforced
Answer: d

37. One of the most popular types of core material used is ____________
a) Metal foam
b) Honeycomb
c) Glass
d) Plastic
Answer: b

38. The flexural stiffness of the sandwich panel is proportional to the _____________ of core
thickness.
a) Square
b) Square root
c) Inverse
d) Cube
Answer: d

39. Which of the following is not a characteristic of glass-fiber reinforced composites?

a) Low density
b) Low impact resistance
c) High tensile strength
d) Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance
Answer: b

40. Which of the following is not an advantage of composites?

a) Easy to manufacture and durable
b) Excellent thermal, mechanical and chemical properties
c) Heavy-weight and non-versatile
d) Economical and tailor made
Answer: c

41. The principal applications of composites are in transportation industry, consumer

products and industrial and scientific equipment.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a

Prepared by : Dr Subhash Yadav