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Polymers
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What is biodegradable polymer and give an example of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester?

Answer

The polymers which decompose on their own by bacterial action are called biodegradable polymers.
Example of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester are Poly-β-hydroxy butyrate-co-β-hydroxy valerate (PHBV). Nylon 2-nylon 6 is another example of biodegradable polymers.

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Some More Questions From Polymers Chapter

Write the names of monomers of the following polymers:

Classify the following as addition and condensation polymers:
Terylene, Bakelite, Polyvinyl chloride, Polythene.

Explain the difference between Buna-N and Buna-S.

Arrange the following polymers in increasing order of their intermolecular forces.
Nylon 6, 6, Buna-S, Polythene.

Arrange the following polymers in increasing order of their intermolecular forces.
Nylon-6, Neoprene, Polyvinyl chloride.

Explain the terms polymer and monomer.

How do you explain the functionality of a monomer?

Define the term polymerization.

Is (NH—CHR—CO)n, a homopolymer or copolymer?

What is the basic unit of polymer called?