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Synthetic fibres and plastics Science - Synthetic fibres and plastics

Maharashtra Board - STD 8 - Science (MSBSHSE - Semi English Medium). 105 questions in this chapter.

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Q 1MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following plastics do not have cross-links between their polymer chains?
$(A).$ Nylon.
$(B).$ Melamine.
$(C).$ Terylene.
$(D).$ Bakelite.
  • A
    $A$ and $B$
  • B
    $B$ and $C$
  • ✓
    $A$ and $C$
  • D
    $C$ and $D$

Answer: C.

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Q 2MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following plastic objects can be recycled?
$(A).$ Electric socket.
$(B).$ Polythene bag.
$(C). \ce{PVC}$ pipe.
$(D).$ Ashtray.
  • A
    $A$ and $B$
  • ✓
    $B$ and $C$
  • C
    $A$ and $D$
  • D
    $C$ and $D$

Answer: B.

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Q 3MCQ1 Mark
The non$-$stick coating on frying pans is that of a plastic called:
  • A
    Polyvinyl chloride.
  • B
    Melamine.
  • C
    Bakelite.
  • ✓
    Teflon.

Answer: D.

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Q 4MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following is not a synthetic fibre?
  • A
    Nylon.
  • ✓
    Flax.
  • C
    Acrylic.
  • D
    Polyester.

Answer: B.

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Q 5MCQ1 Mark
The similarity between artificial silk and cotton is that:
  • A
    Both are non$-$biodegradable.
  • B
    Both melt on heating.
  • C
    Both are amide polymers.
  • ✓
    Both are cellulose polymers.

Answer: D.

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Q 25Question Answer (5 Marks)5 Marks
Out of the following materials:
Cotton, Nylon, Terylene, Wool, PET, Acrylic.
  1. Which materials are polyesters?
  2. Which material is a polyamide?
  3. Which material is used as a substitute for wool?
  4. Which material is used as a substitue for glass?
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Q 26Question Answer (5 Marks)5 Marks
The synthetic fibre A is chemically a polyamide whereas the synthetic fibre B contains a large number of ester groups. Another synthetic fibre C is made of a polymer D which consists of a number of glucose units joined one after the other.
  1. Which fibre could be (i) terylene (ii) rayon, and (iii) nylon?
  2. Name the polymer D.
  3. Which fibre (A, B or C) is prepared from a natural raw material?
  4. Which fibre (A, B or C) contains the same type of groups as those in a PET jar?
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Q 27Question Answer (5 Marks)5 Marks
Which of the following articles made of plastics ‘can be recycled’ and which ‘cannot be recycled’? Give
reasons for your choice.
Telephone instruments, Plastic toys, Cooker handles, Plastic covering on electrical wires, Electric switches,
Ballpoint pens, Carry bags, Plastic bottles, Plastic chairs.
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Q 29Question Answer (5 Marks)5 Marks
Which plastic is used:
  1. For making uniforms of fire-men fire resistant?
  2. For giving non-stick coating on frying pans?
  3. For making handles of frying pans?
  4. For making insulation (covering) of electric wires?
  5. For making electric switches?
  6. For making flexible water bottles?
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