Exam 26: Synthetic Polymers

Cross-linking typically ________ the T_m of a polymer.

Poly (vinyl acetate) is used in the backing of carpet, and in paints and adhesives. Provide two repeating units of poly (vinyl acetate).

Which of the following terms best describes the structural relationship between nylon 6 and nylon 6,6?

Is the polymer shown an addition polymer or a condensation polymer?

Neoprene is a flexible, chemically resistant polymer used in shoe soles, hoses and wetsuits. Based on the polymer structure of neoprene, provide a structure for the monomer of neoprene.

When the polymer below is hydrolyzed under basic conditions, what compounds are formed?

When the polymer below is hydrolyzed under basic conditions, what compounds are formed?

Provide a representation of syndiotactic polystyrene.

Provide the structure of Teflon.

Is the polymer shown below an addition polymer or a condensation polymer?

What is the carbon : hydrogen mole ratio in polyethylene?

Draw three repeating units of poly(vinyl chloride), having syndiotactic stereochemistry.

Which of the following is not a condensation polymer?

What name is given to nonvolatile liquids that dissolve in polymers and thus lower the attractions between the polymers' chains?

Provide the structure of natural rubber.

Provide the structure of the monomer from which Teflon is formed.

When the polymer below is hydrolyzed under acidic conditions, what compounds are formed?

What monomer is needed to produce the polymer below?

Shown below is a segment of polypropylene. Which of the following terms describes the stereochemistry of the methyl substituents?

Which of the following is the monomer unit of the polymer shown below?