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Synthetic fibres and plastics

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
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1.

Read the given statements and mark the appropriate answer.

Statement 1: Fabric made from this polyester does not get wrinkled easily.

Statement 2: Polyester is a natural fibre.

a)

Both statements 1 and 2 are true and

statement 2 is the correct explanation

of statement 1.

b)

Both statements 1 and 2 are true

but statement 2 is not the correct

explanation of statement 1.

c)

Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

d)

Statement 1 is true and statement 2

is false.

2.

1. Identify the product based on the given features.

I. It is a man-made product.

II. It has a cross link arrangement of monomer units.

III. It is used for making goods like wire coverings, switch boards, laptops, etc.

a)

Lycra

b)

Rayon

c)

Thermosetting plastics

d)

Thermoplastics

3.

Mention the type of polymer.

a)

linear

b)

natural

c)

cross linked

d)

synthetic

4.

Which type of plastic is Bakelite

a)

Thermosetting plastic

b)

Thermoplastic

c)

None of the above

5.

What plastic is used for handles of frying pans

a)

Bakelite

b)

Polyvinyl chloride

c)

Melanie

d)

Polythene

6.

Cooking pans have plastic handles because

a)

They are light, durable and strong

b)

They are non- reactive

c)

They are poor conductors of heat and electricity

d)

They do not catch fire

7.

In plastic the arrangement of individual units may be____

a)

Linear or cross linked

b)

Linear or straight linked

8.

Plastics are

a)

Non biodegradable

b)

Biodegradable

9.
It is not advisable to wear clothes made of synthetic fibre while working near fire because 
a)
They are uncomfortable in those works
b)
They melt on heating and cause heavy burns
c)
They do not absorb moisture
d)
They are shiny and lustrous.
10.

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.

a)

Lycra

b)

Rayon

c)

Thermosets

d)

Thermoplastics

11.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?(I) Most synthetic fibres are obtained from coal, petroleum and natural gas.(II) Acrylic fibres closely resemble wool.(Ill) Most synthetic fibres have very high moisture absorbing capacity.(IV) Polyester is prepared from cellulose.

a)

I and II only

b)

II and III only

c)

IV only

d)

All of these

12.

Pre-weighed pieces of cloth of nylon, cotton, silk and wool of equal measurements are taken and soaked in a beaker filled with water. After a few minutes, the cloth pieces were taken out of the beaker and weighed again. Which of the following options places them in the correct order of their final weights?

a)

Wool > Silk > Nylon > Cotton

b)

Cotton > Silk > Nylon > Wool

c)

Silk > Wool > Cotton > Nylon

d)

Wool > Cotton > Silk > Nylon

13.

Why is it not advisable to wear clothes made up of synthetic fibres in hot and humid weather?

a)

Synthetic fibres catch fire very easily.

b)

Synthetic fibres do not absorb sweat.

c)

Synthetic fibres stick to the body.

d)

Both (b) and (c).

14.

A brief information about three different plastics is given below :

X : Thermoplastic which can be rolled into sheets

V : Thermoplastic which is used as a covering for electric wires.

Z : Thermosetting which is used for making plugs and switches.

Identify X, Y and Z,

a)

X, Y , Z Melamine , Teflon , Bakelite

b)

X, Y, Z Bakelite ,Malamine ,Polythene

c)

X ,Y ,Z Polythene ,Polyvinyl chloride ,Bakelite

d)

X ,Y ,Z Polyvinyl chloride, Polythene ,Melamine

15.

Which of the following statements about plastics are true?(i) All plastics do not have same arrangement of monomer units.(ii) Melamine resists fire and can tolerate heat better than other plastics.(iii) Plastics with cross-linked monomers are also known.(iv) Plastics have limited applications.

a)

(i) and (iii) only

b)

(iii) and (iv) only

c)

(i), (ii) and (iii) only

d)

(i), (iii) and (iv) only

16.

Which of the following materials is the best for making garments and jackets that can be used in wet or damp environment?

a)

Polyester

b)

Wool

c)

Cotton

d)

None of these

17.

_________ is the first fully synthetic fibre.

a)

Acrylic

b)

Polyester

c)

Nylon

d)

Rayon

18.

PET is a very familiar form of

a)

chemical

b)

monomer

c)

polyester

d)

polyphenyl