Explore topic-wise MCQs in Polymer Engineering.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Polymer Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

WHAT_IS_THE_APPROXIMATE_DENSITY_OF_THE_POLYMER_PRODUCED_BY_THE_ZIEGLER_PROCESS_OF_POLYMERIZATION??$

A. 0.945 g/cm<sup>3</sup>
B. 1.5 g/cm<sup>3</sup>
C. 0.5 g/cm<sup>3</sup>
D. 2.0 g/cm<sup>3</sup>
Answer» B. 1.5 g/cm<sup>3</sup>
2.

Which of the following process employs highest range of temperature for the formation of HDPE?

A. ziegler process
B. phillips process
C. indiana process
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
3.

Which of the following are used as a promoter in the Standard Oil process for formation of HDPE?

A. sodium hydride
B. hydrogen halide
C. sulphuric acid
D. molybdenum oxide
Answer» B. hydrogen halide
4.

Which of the following oxide works as a catalyst for the formation of high density polyethylene by Philips process?

A. molybdenum oxide
B. chromium oxide
C. titanium oxide
D. calcium oxide
Answer» C. titanium oxide
5.

What is the possible heat of polymerization of ethylene?

A. 800-1000 cal/g
B. 164-180 cal/g
C. 200-400 cal/g
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. 164-180 cal/g
6.

What is the affect of high pressure on the molecular weight of the polymer product formed?

A. increases
B. decreases
C. no change
D. cannot be determined
Answer» B. decreases
7.

Which of the following can be used as an initiator for the formation of low density polyethylene (LDPE)?

A. benzoyl peroxide
B. sulphuric acid
C. dithionite ion
D. nitrobenzene
Answer» B. sulphuric acid
8.

What is the allowable quantity of oxygen at a pressure of 2000 atm and temperature of 165 ᵒC for the polymerization process, over which explosion may occur?$

A. 0.075%
B. 0.05%
C. 10%
D. 5%
Answer» B. 0.05%
9.

What range of temperature is generally employed for low density polyethylene formation on kinetic considerations?

A. 25-50 ᵒC
B. 170-250 ᵒC
C. 200-400 ᵒC
D. 50-150 ᵒC
Answer» C. 200-400 ¬¨‚à묨¬µ‚àö‚â†C
10.

What is the pressure range for the polymerization process of low density polyethylene?

A. 1500-3000 atm
B. 100-1000 atm
C. 50-100 atm
D. 25-50 atm
Answer» B. 100-1000 atm