Synthetic fibres and plastics

1. Identify the product based on the given features.

I. It is a man-made product.

II. It has a linear arrangement of monomer units.

III. It is used for making goods like toys, combs, containers, etc.

• Lycra

• Rayon

• Thermosets

• Thermoplastics

_________ is the first fully synthetic fibre.

• Acrylic

• Polyester

• Nylon

• Rayon

PET is a very familiar form of

• chemical

• monomer

• polyester

• polyphenyl

Paheli Is Taking Preparation For Her Final Examination. She Is Writing Some Statements About “Nylon” But She Confused To Know Whether The Statements Are Correct Or Not? Would You Help Her?

• Nylon is the first fully synthetic fibre.

• Nylon is made up of the repeating units of amide chemical.

• Nylon is a thermosetting polymer.

• Nylon fibres absorb very little water.

What of the following is used for making stockings and parachutes?

• Bakelite

• Wool

• Nylon

• Cotton

One of the advantages of nylon over rayon is that nylon:

• Is wrinkle free.

• Has low elasticity.

• Is a natural fibre.

• Is a good conductor of electricity.

Which of the following material is a mixture of two fibres?

• Jute

• Polywool

• Polyester

• Nylon

Which of the following is not manufactured from high-density polythene?

• Containers

• Pipes

• Candles

• Toys

Fibres of _______ resemble that of silk and hence, it is popularly known as ‘artificial silk’.

• acrylic

• polyester

• rayon

• nylon

Firefighters’ uniform is coated with a plastic that is fire resistant. Identify the plastic from the given options.

• Teflon

• Melamine

• PET

• Polyester