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Synthetic Fibres and Plastics (Class - VIII)

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Which of the following polymers is not made by humans in an industrial process?

  1. Melamine

  2. Bakelite

  3. Nylon

  4. Acrylic

  5. Silk


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Silk is not made by humans in an industrial process. It is a natural polymer.

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. Cellulose is a polymer that is made up of a large number of small glucose molecules joined one after the other. b. Wood contains a very less amount of cellulose polymer. c. The small molecules that join together to form a polymer are called monomers.

  1. Only a

  2. Both a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Both b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this statement is false. Wood contains a large amount of cellulose polymer.

Which of the following man-made fibers is made from a natural material called cellulose?

  1. Polyester

  2. Rayon

  3. Nylon

  4. Acrylic

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Rayon is the man-made fiber which is made from cellulose that is obtained from the wood pulp.

Which of the following is not a property of nylon?

  1. Nylon is a thermoplastic polymer.

  2. Nylon fibers are fairly strong and elastic.

  3. Nylon fibers are lightweight and lustrous.

  4. It is cheaper than natural silk and can be woven like silk fiber.

  5. Nylon fibers absorb very little water.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this is not a property of nylon. It is rayon that is cheaper than natural silk and can be woven like silk fiber.

Which of the following fiber threads is actually stronger than a steel wire of similar thickness?

  1. Wool

  2. Rayon

  3. Nylon

  4. Silk

  5. Acrylic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Nylon fiber thread is actually stronger than a steel wire of similar thickness. This is the reason why nylon is used in making ropes for rock climbing, bristles for brushes, etc.

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. Nylon is not attacked by moths and ordinary chemicals. b. Rayon fiber is chemically identical to cotton, but it has a shine like silk. c. Nylon fibers have low abrasion resistance, so they are very durable.

  1. Only a

  2. Both a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Both b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this statement is false. Nylon fibers have high abrasion resistance, so they are very durable.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of synthetic fibers?

  1. Synthetic fibers are very durable.

  2. Synthetic fibers absorb very little water.

  3. Synthetic fibers are wrinkle resistant.

  4. Synthetic fibers are extremely thick and strong.

  5. Clothes made from synthetic fibers are easier to maintain.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this is not a characteristic of synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers are strong, but are extremely fine. So, the clothes made from them have very smooth texture.

Polyester is a synthetic fiber in which the polymer units are linked by ester groups. Which of the following is not a property of polyester?

  1. Polyester fibers are weaker in strength than nylon fibers.

  2. Polyester fiber is not attacked by moths and ordinary chemicals.

  3. Polyester is a thermoplastic polymer.

  4. Polyester fibers are softer than nylon fibers.

  5. Polyester fiber is strong, wrinkle resistant and easy to wash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this is not a property of polyester. Polyester fibers are stronger than nylon fibers.

Which of the following is a fire-resistant plastic and is used to coat the uniforms of firemen?

  1. Teflon

  2. Melamine

  3. Bakelite

  4. PVC

  5. Polythene


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Melamine is a fire-resistant plastic and is used to coat the uniforms of firemen.

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. PET is naturally colourless with high transparency. b. Terrycot is a mixture of acrylic and cotton, and terrywool is a mixture of acrylic and wool. c. Nylon is made up of repeating units of a chemical called amide.

  1. Only a

  2. Both a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Both b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is a wrong option as this statement is true. Terrycot is a mixture of polyester and cotton, and terrywool is a mixture of polyester and wool.

Which of the following plastics is used for making electric switches, plugs and sockets?

  1. Polythene

  2. Polyvinyl chloride

  3. Melamine

  4. Teflon

  5. Bakelite


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Bakelite is used for making electric switches, plugs and sockets because it does not conduct electricity and it does not become soft on getting heated.

Which of the following arrangements is the correct order of fabrics in their decreasing strength?

  1. Polyester - Nylon - Silk - Cotton - Wool

  2. Nylon - Polyester - Silk - Cotton - Wool

  3. Wool - Nylon - Silk - Cotton - Polyester

  4. Polyester - Nylon - Cotton - Silk - Wool

  5. Polyester - Nylon - Silk - Wool - Cotton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Polyester is the strongest artificial fiber followed by nylon, silk, cotton and wool.

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. The articles made of thermoplastics cannot be recycled whereas that made of thermosetting plastics can be recycled. b. A material that is not easily decomposed by natural processes is called non-biodegradable. c. The manufacturing of rayon contributes to deforestation.

  1. Only a

  2. Both a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Both b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this statement is false. The articles made of thermoplastics can be recycled whereas that made of thermosetting plastics cannot be recycled.

A plastic that can be softened repeatedly by heating and can be moulded into different shapes again and again is called a thermoplastic. Which of the following plasctics are thermoplastics?

a. Polythene b. Bakelite c. PVC d. Melamine

  1. Both a and b

  2. Both a and c

  3. Both a and d

  4. Both b and c

  5. Both b and d


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Polythene and PVC are thermoplastics as they can be softened repeatedly by heating and can be moulded into different shapes again and again.

In which of the following plastics are the long polymer chains cross-linked with one another?

  1. Acrylic

  2. Polyester

  3. Nylon

  4. Teflon

  5. Bakelite


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Bakelite has the long polymer chains that are cross-linked with one another.

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