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Class Viii Science Chap 3 Synth Fibres
Class Viii Science Chap 3 Synth Fibres
CP 1:
CP 2:
PRACTICE TIME
A. MCQ:
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. B
B. Fill the blanks:
1. Monomers
2. PET, bottles
3. Acrylic
4. Polyethene, Bakelite
5. Nonbiodegradable
C. True or False:
1. F
2. T
3. T
4. F
D. One word answers
1. Man made fibre
2. Nylon
3. Thermosetting plastic
E. Define
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F. Differentiate:
1.
Rayon Acrylic
It is semi synthetic fibre. It is fully synthetic fibre.
It looks like silk. It has a wool like feel.
2.
Natural fibres Synthetic fibres
They are not so strong. They are stronger than natural Fibres.
Moths and bacteria attack this fibre. They are resistant to moths and bacteria attack.
They absorb lot of water (hydrophilic). They do not absorb much water and dry easily
(hydrophobic).
G. Short answers
1. Thousands of monomers join together to form a large unit called polymer. Polymers
do not rust or corrode. They can be made in various shapes and colours. They are
strong and inexpensive.
2. Rayon is a semi synthetic fibre made from a natural polymer cellulose. Rayon is a
good absorbent. It does not shrink. It has silk like appearance. Rayon is used to
make clothes. It is used in making carpets and bedsheets.
3. Nylon is very strong and durable. It is lightweight and so is used to make rock
climbing ropes.
4. Plastics are of two types: thermoplastics and thermosetting Plastics. Plastics are
durable, resistant to weather and they can be recycled.
5. Two examples of thermoplastics are polythene and PVC. Two examples of
thermosetting Plastics are Bakelite and Melamine.
6. Bakelite is used to make electrical plugs, switches and handles of frying pans,
pressure cooker and electric iron. PVC is used widely to make insulating covering
over electric wires. It is also used to make floor tiles, hosepipes, car seats etc.
7. Properties of Acrylic are:-
• It is warm
• It is soft and lightweight.
• It is easy to wash.
• It dries quickly.
• It is easy to dye in various colours.
• It does not shrink, stretch or wrinkle.
• It is resistant to chemicals and moths.