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Polymers

Telangana Board · Class 12 · Chemistry

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Fundamentals of Polymers

  • Polymers are high molecular mass compounds formed by linking monomers through chemical bonds
  • Monomers are small molecules capable of linking to form polymers (e.g., ethene → polyethene)
  • Degree of polymerization (n) indicates the number of monomer units in a polymer chain
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Types of Polymerization

  • Addition polymerization: monomers add without loss of atoms (chain growth mechanism)
  • Condensation polymerization: monomers combine with elimination of small molecules like H2O
  • Addition polymerization requires unsaturated monomers (alkenes, dienes)
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Classification of Polymers

  • Based on source: Natural (starch, cellulose, proteins) vs Synthetic (polyethene, nylon)
  • Based on structure: Linear (high density), Branched (low density), Cross-linked (network)
  • Based on molecular forces: Elastomers, Fibers, Thermoplastics, Thermosetting
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Important Synthetic Polymers

  • Polyethene: -(CH2-CH2)n-, used in packaging, pipes, insulators
  • Polypropylene: -(CH2-CH(CH3))n-, harder than polyethene, used in ropes, carpets
  • PVC: -(CH2-CHCl)n-, resistant to chemicals, used in pipes, raincoats

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Polymers are high molecular mass compoundsChain growth polymerization where unsaturated monomersStepLinear polymersElastomers

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