Practice Mechanical Properties and Processing - 10.5.1 | Unit 10: Organic Chemistry | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does tensile strength measure in polymers?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how strong a material can be under tension.

Question 2

Easy

Define elongation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how flexible a material is.

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Question 1

What is tensile strength in polymers?

  • A measure of a polymer's resistance to compression
  • The maximum stress a polymer can withstand when stretched
  • The temperature at which a polymer melts

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about stress in tension.

Question 2

True or False: Amorphous polymers often have higher tensile strength than crystalline polymers.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how organized vs. disorganized structures perform under tension.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain how increasing the molecular weight of a polymer might affect its tensile strength and elongation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider molecular structure and be aware of trade-offs.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the melting behavior of amorphous versus crystalline polymers during processing. Discuss the implications on mechanical properties.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on structural arrangement and its correlation to heat response.

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