Which of the following statements about low-density polythene is false?

• It is a poor conductor of electricity

• Its synthesis requires dioxygen or a peroxide initiator as a catalyst.

• It is used in the manufacture of buckets, dustbins etc.

• Its synthesis requires high pressure.

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?