chemical engineering polymer technology MCQs – Page 4

Practise multiple-choice questions from chemical engineering polymer technology for competitive examinations and subject revision. Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

chemical engineering polymer technology Mcqs
61. Which of the following has the weakest intermolecular forces ?
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A. Bakelite

B. Polyisoprene

C. Polystyrene

D. Nylon-66

63. Transistor parts and refrigerator components are normally made of_____________________?
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A. Polyurethane

B. High density polythene

C. Polystyrene

D. Polyester

64. Silicone resins, which are highly water repellent and has good heat resistance cannot be used___________________?
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A. Hydraulic fluid for heat transfer

B. Resin for lamination

C. As room temperature adhesive

D. As grease & lubricant

66. Which of the following types of polymers has the strongest inter particle forces ?
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A. Thermosetting polymers

B. Elastomers

C. Thermoplastics

D. Fibres

67. Epoxy resins (i.e., epoxide polymers) ?
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A. Are made by addition polymerisation reaction only

B. Contain an epoxy group (fig bellow) at the ends of the polymer

C. Are cross-linked polymers only

D. Use emulsion polymerisation methods

69. Addition polymerisation is not involved in the manufacture of_______________?
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A. Polystyrene

B. Poly vinyl chloride

C. Polyhexamethylene adipamide

D. Low density polythene

72. Polyurethane cannot be used for making____________________?
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A. Adhesives

B. Bottles

C. Coating material

D. Mattresses & foam

73. Neoprene is the trade name of________________?
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A. Phenol formaldehyde

B. Polychlorophrene

C. Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)

D. Polyurethane

77. Vulcanisation of rubber decreases its__________________?
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A. Working temperature range

B. Tackiness

C. Resistance to organic solvents

D. Tensile strength

79. Thermosetting polymers as compared to thermoplastic polymers_____________________?
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A. Are formed by addition polymerisation

B. Have linear structure

C. Have three dimensional structure

D. None of these

80. Flexible plastic pipes are made of___________________?
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A. Unsaturated polyester

B. Low density polyethylene (LDPE)

C. Polypropylene

D. High density polyethylene (HDPE)