Introduction
Chapter Name : Polymers |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_15_01_01 |
Topic Name : Introduction |
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Sub Topic Name : Introduction |
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Introduction
1.Polymers are used to make: 2.Plastic buckets, Cups and saucers, Children’s toys, Packaging bags, Synthetic clothing materials, Automobile tires, Electrical insulating materials and machine parts. 3.Polymers are mainly used in four major industries: 4.Plastics ,Elastomers ,Fibers ,Paints and varnishes 5.The term polymer is defined as very large molecules having high molecular mass (103-107u). 6.Polymers are called macro molecules. 7.Polymers are made from small unit called monomers linked together by covalent bonds. 8.This process of formation of polymers from respective monomers is called polymerization.
Pre-Requisites:
Elements, compounds, molecules
Activity:
1.Polymers are used to make: 2.Plastic buckets, Cups and saucers, Children’s toys, Packaging bags, Synthetic clothing materials, Automobile tires, Electrical insulating materials and machine parts.
Real Life Question:
How is plastic made?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| polymerization. | The process of formation of polymers from respective monomers |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| plastic | Plastic is a polymer |
Real life uses :
1.Polymers are used to make: 2.Plastic buckets, Cups and saucers, Children’s toys, Packaging bags, Synthetic clothing materials, Automobile tires, Electrical insulating materials and machine parts.
Places to visit :
Departmental store
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Plastic toys, buckets | All are made of polymers |
What you learn in Theory:
1.Polymers are used to make: 2.Plastic buckets, Cups and saucers, Children’s toys, Packaging bags, Synthetic clothing materials, Automobile tires, Electrical insulating materials and machine parts. 3.Polymers are mainly used in four major industries: 4.Plastics ,Elastomers ,Fibers ,Paints and varnishes 5.The term polymer is defined as very large molecules having high molecular mass (103-107u). 6.Polymers are called macro molecules. 7.Polymers are made from small unit called monomers linked together by covalent bonds. 8.This process of formation of polymers from respective monomers is called polymerization.
What you learn in Practice:
Polymers have a variety of uses