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Properties and uses of synthetic materials including fibers like rayon, nylon, and various plastics such as PVC, polyester, Teflon, and Bakelite.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a property of rayon fabrics?

  1. It can be easily dyed in wide range of colours.
  2. Its fabrics are soft, smooth, cool and comfortable.
  3. They are highly absorbent.
  4. They do not insulate body heat.
  5. They are ideal for cold climates.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is known as artificial silk?

  1. Nylon
  2. Rayon
  3. Polyester
  4. Terene
  5. Dacron
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Find the odd one out.

  1. Polyvinyl chloride
  2. Melamine formaldehyde
  3. Polypropylene
  4. Polystyrene
  5. Polyethylene
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A type of plastic that can be a good substitute for glass is

  1. melamine formaldehyde
  2. perspex
  3. polypropylene
  4. polystyrene
  5. teflon
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

  1. Rayon
  2. Nylon
  3. Acrylic
  4. Bakelite
  5. Teflon
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following materials is used to make non-stick pans?

  1. Bakelite
  2. Teflon
  3. Perspex
  4. Polypropylene
  5. Polystyrene
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does PTFE stand for?

  1. Polytetrafluoroethylene
  2. Polytetrafluoroethyne
  3. Polytetraformaldehyde
  4. Polyvinyl tetrafluoride
  5. Polystyrene
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Bakelite is also known as

  1. polyvinyl chloride
  2. polystyrene
  3. melamine formaldehyde
  4. phenolic
  5. polypropylene
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following plastics is used for making shoes?

  1. Teflon
  2. Bakelite
  3. PVC
  4. Polypropylene
  5. Perspex
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Thermoplastics are those, which

  1. can be remoulded on heating
  2. cannot be remoulded on heating
  3. are prepared from cellulose
  4. are prepared by mixing polyester and cotton
  5. are insulators of heat and electricity
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The process of recycling thermosetting plastics is known as

  1. hydrolysis
  2. electrolysis
  3. esterification
  4. polymerisation
  5. pyrolysis
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following are not used for making polyester?
(a) Dihydric alcohol
(b) Carboxylic acid
(c) Ethylene
(d) Terephthalic acid
(e) Ethane

  1. Only (a) and (b)
  2. Only (b) and (c)
  3. Only (c) and (d)
  4. Only (b) and (e)
  5. Only (c) and (e)
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why are polyethylene terephthalate plastics preferred to make containers for carbonated drinks?

  1. They are very strong.
  2. They are less gas permeable than other plastics.
  3. They are abrasion resistant.
  4. They are glassy transparent materials.
  5. They are the hardest of all plastics.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is incorrect for nylon?

  1. Nylon is thermoplastic in nature.
  2. It is made from coal, water and air.
  3. It is a polymer of an ester.
  4. Its fabrics are wrinkle resistant.
  5. It was first prepared by Wallace Carothers at DuPont chemical company.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Match the following and choose a correct option.
Column A Column B
(a) Celluloid i. Thermocol
(b) Bakelite ii. Window glass
(c) Perspex iii. Electric switches
(d) Polystyrene iv. Soap case

  1. (a) - i, (b) - ii, (c) - iii, (d) - iv
  2. (a) - i, (b) - iii, (c) - ii, (d) - iv
  3. (a) - iv, (b) - ii, (c) - iii, (d) - i
  4. (a) - iv, (b) - iii, (c) - i, (d) - ii
  5. (a) - iv, (b) - iii, (c) - ii, (d) - i
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