Synthetic Fibres and Plastics Question 1. Cellulose is made up of a large number of .... (a) glucose (b) fructose (c) protein (d) none of these units. v Answer (a) glucose Cellulose is made up of a large number of glucose units. Question 2. Synthetic fibres are: (a) strong (b) durable (c) hining (d) alll of these v Answer (d) all of these Synthetic fibres are strong, durable and shining Question 3. Which of the following is not thermoplastics: (a) acrylic (b) polyethylene (c) polystyrene (d) melamine v Answer (d) melamine Melamine is not thermoplastics, it is thermosetting plastic. Acrylic, polyethylene and polystyrene are thermoplastic. Question 4. Wire made from which fibre is strongest: (a) nylon (b) cotton (c) wool (d) steel v Answer(a) nylon Wire made from nylon fibre is the strongest. Question 5. PET is form of: (a) steel (b) glass (c) polyester (d) nylon v Answer (c) polyester PET is a form of polyester. Question 6. Which of the following is used to make non-stick cookwares: (a) polyester (b) teflon (c) rayon (d) nylon v Answer (b) teflon Teflon is used to make non-stick cookwares. Question 7. Which of the following is used for making parachutes and stockings: (a) polyester (b) teflon (c) rayon (d) nylon v Answer (d) nylon Nylon is used for making parachutes and stockings. Question 8. Fabrics made of (a) polyester (b) teflon (c) rayon (d) nylon .. do not wrinkle easily. v Answer(d) nylon Fabrics made of polyester do not wrinkle easily. Question 9. Wood pulp is used for preparation of: (a) polyester (b) teflon (c) rayon (d) nylon ¥ Answer (c) rayon Wood pulp is used for preparation of Rayon. Question 10. Which of the following softens on heating and then can be moulded into various shapes: (a) thermosetting plastic (b) thermoplastic (c) polythene (d) none of these v Answer (b) thermoplastic Thermoplastic softens on heating and then can be moulded into various shapes. Question 11. Which of the following once set do not soften on heating: (a) thermoplastic (b) thermosetting plastic (c) polvthene (d) none of these v Answer (b) thermosetting plastic Thermosetting plastic once set do not soften on heating. Question 12. Food hems are stored in plastic containers because they are: (a) corrosive (b) non-corrosive (c) easy to handle (d) all of these v Answer(b) non-corrosive Food items are stored in plastic containers because they are non-corrosive. Question 13. Bristles of tooth brush are made from: (a) thermoplastic (b) therniosetting plastic (c) nylon (d) PET v Answer (c) nylon Bristles of tooth brush are made from nylon because it is soft, flexible and strong. Question 14. Which of the following can be recycled: (a) carry bags (b) plastic chairs (c) telephone instruments (d) cooker handles ¥ Answer (c) telephone instruments Telephone instruments can be recycled as it is made up of thermoplastics. Question 15. Which of the following cannot be recycled: (a) plastic toys (b) plastic bowls (c) plastic covering on electric wires (d) ball point pens v Answer (c) plastic covering on electric wires Plastic covering on electric wire cannot by recycled as it is made up of theremosetting plastics. Question 16. The fibre that burns readily with smell of burning paper is: (a) acrylic (b) polyester (c) cotton (d) rayon. y Answer(c) cotton Cotton fibre burns readily with smell of burning paper. Question 17. Which of the following is a thermosetting plastic: (a) Pvc (b) nylon (c) teflon (d) bakelite v Answer (d) bakelite Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic. Question 18. Which of the following is obtained from hair of an animal: (a) nylon (b) silk (c) cotton (a) wool ¥ Answer (4) wool Wool is obtained from hair of an animal (sheep). Question 19. Which of these fibres is made from raw material obtained from plants: (a) rayon (b) nylon (c) terylene (d) polyester v Answer (a) rayon Rayon is made from cellulose obtained from wood pulp (plants). Question 20. Which of the following fibre is synthetic: (a) cotton (b) jute (©) nylon (A) silk v Answer na.(©) nylon Nylon is synthetic whereas cotton, jute and silk are natural fibres. Question 21. Which of the following fibre is natural polymer: (a) rayon (b) cotton (c) polyester (d) polythene y Answer (b)cotton Cotton is natural polymer whereas rayon, polyester and polythene are synthetic polymers. Question 22. Which of the following is not biodegradable: (a) aluminium foil (b) papers (c) cow-dung (d) rotten fruits v Answer (a) aluminium foil Aluminium foil is not biodegradable. Question 23. Rayon is: (a) artificial (b) nylon (c) artificial nylon (d) none of these v Answer (a) artificial Rayon is artificial silk Question 24. Polymer present in plants is: (a) cellulose (b) nylon (c) rubber (d) P.V.C. v Answer(a) cellulose Polymer present in plants is cellulose. Question 25. Natural substance is: (a) plastics (b) cement (c) glass (d) wood v Answer (d) wood Wood is a natural substance where as plastics, cement and glass are man-made substances. Question 26. Polymer present in wood is: (a) nylon (b) cellulose (c) polythene (d) rubber v Answer (b) cellulose Cellulose polymer is present in wood Question 27. Which of the following garbage is biodegradable: (a) broken plastics things (b) fruit peels (c) cement (d) iron wastes v Answer (b) fruit peels Fruit peels are biodegradable. Question 28. Polycot is a mixture of: (a) polythene and cotton (b) polyester and cotton (©) polythene and wool (d) polyester and wool v Answer(b) polyester and cotton Polycot is a mixture of polyester and cotton. Question 29. Polywool is a mixture of: (a) polythene and cotton (b) polyester and cotton (c) polythene and wool (d) polyester and woo! y Answer (d) polyester and wool Polywoo! is a mixture of polyester and wool. Question 30. A synthetic fibre resembling wool is: (a) rayon (b) nylon (c) acrylic (A) none of these ¥ Answer (c) acrylic A synthetic fibre resembling wool is acrylic. Match the Column-A with Cosumn-B: Question 1. Column-A (a) Monomers (i) chemical molecules formed naturally like silk, cotton etc. (b) Polymers (ii) chemical molecules synthesized by human. “(ili) the process of formation of polymers by synthesis of (4) Synthetic ploymers __(Iv) simple chemical molecules made of single unit. “(v) complex chemical molecules made of many type of (a) Monomers “(iv) simple chemical molecules made of single unit. (c) Natural polymers imonomers (e) Polymerisation single units. Y Answer Column-A (b) Polymers single units. “(v) complex chemical molecules made of many type of(c) Natural polymers (i) chemical molecules formed naturally like silk, cotton etc. (d) Synthetic ploymers (il) chemical molecules synthesized by human. fa) Bolymeitastion: (i) the process of formation of polymers by synthesis of Question 2. Column-A | Column-B (a) Rayon _() sarees (b) Nylon (il) carpets (c) Acrylic (ill) utensils (d) (iv) Polyester sweaters (e) PET _(v) socks ¥ Answer Column-A | Column-B (a) Rayon (Ii) carpets (b) Nylon (v) socks (iv) (©) Acrylic sweaters folyester (sarees (e) PET (ill) utensils Question 3. “ Column-A Column-B (a) Melamine (i) Non-biodegradable (b) Acrylic (il) Biodegradable (c) Woollen (iil) Thermosetting items “plastic (4) Metal cans (iv) Thermoplastic Answer Column-A Column-B (ili) Thermosetting (a) Melamine tte (b) Acrylic (iv) Thermoplastic (c) Woollen items (ii) Biodegradable om“(d) Metal cans (i) Non-biodegradable ‘State whether the following statements are True or False: Question 1. Polyester fibres are used for making hand knit sweaters. vv Answer False Question 2. Rayon is made from cellulose obtained from wood pulp. Y Answer True Question 3. Plastics are man-made materials. vy Answer True Question 4. A long chain like molecule consisting of a large number of simple small molecules joined to each other by chemical bonds is called polymer. v Answer True Question 5. Silk fibre is obtained from cocoons of the silk moth. v Answer True Question 6. Acrylic fibres bums with a sooty flame and shrinks to form black beads. vy Answer TrueQuestion 7. Wool is a natural fibre obtained from plants. v Answer False Question 8. Plastics are non-biodegradable. v Answer True Question 9. We should wear synthetic clothes while working in the kitchen or in a laboratory. v Answer False Question 10. Nylon fibre is used for making nylon parachutes and ropes for rock climbing. ¥ Answer True Question 11. Cotton clothes are more comfortable during hot/humid weather. ¥ Answer True Question 12. Polyester is a synthetic fibrous material. ¥ Answer True Question 13. Plastic is environmental friendly. ¥ Answer FalseQuestion 14. Thermoplastics is used for making handles of pressure cooker. v Answer False Question 15. Plastic reacts with air and water. v Answer False Fill in the blanks: Question 1. Plastics which gets deformed easily on heating and can be bent easily are known as v Answer thermoplastics Question 2. Synthetic fibres do not absorb . v Answer water Question 3. ‘A material which is not easily decomposed by natural processes is termed as v Answer non-biodegradable Question 4. The simplest molecule of a polymer is called v Answer monomer Question 5. has anti-stick property and used as a coating on the surface of frying pan.vy Answer Teflon Question 6. ‘A material which gets decomposed through natural processes, such as action by bacteria, Is called y Answer biodegradable Question 7. on .. Is used for making ploythene bags. 'y Answer Polythene Question 8. The 4-R principle IS (8) cennnne (B) nnn Ce 'y Answer (a) Reduce (b) Reuse (b) Recycle (d) Recover Question 9. The plastics which when moulded once, can not be softened by heating are called v Answer ther mosetting plastics Question 10. Nylon was prepared from v Answer coal, water, air. Question 11. Polyester is made up of the repeating units of a chemical calledv Answer ester Question 12. Ester have a smell. vy Answer fruity Question 13. Polywool is @ MIXtUFE OF nnn aNd WOO! 'v Answer polyester Question 14. - . fibre resembles wool. v Answer Acrylic Question 15. We should wear . v Answer cotton Question 16. Synthetic fibres are synthesised from raw material called .. vy Answer petrochemicals Question 17. On burning, plastics release ..........- gases. ‘vy Answer poisonousQuestion 18. fabrics do not wrinkle easily. Y Answer Polyester Question 19. Electric plugs are made up vy Answer ther mosetting Question 20. ‘Synthetic fibres are also called .. . fibres. v Answer man-made