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The longer the chains are, the higher the melt index.
True
False
1. The bigger the pendant groups are, and the bigger the components of the backbone, the
lower is the melt index of a polymer.
True
False
2. Covalent bond in polymers is a weaker bond than ionic bond because polymers are more
stretchable than ceramics.
True
False
Question 4
Recrystallization happens as observed in a TMA curve of a
thermoplastic polymer in order to
a
. gain more energy
b increase the degradation of the
. polymer
c
. increase the Tg of the polymer
d refine even more the crystallized
. region
Question 5
In DMA, the G’ and G” of a material can be compared during glass
transition, crystallization, recrystallization and melting.
True
False
Question 6
The addition of a more amorphous polymer to a more crystalline one
gives us lower Td.
True
False
Question 7
In the TMA curve of a thermoplastic polymer, the smaller the slope of
stage 3, the ________ is the CTE.
lower
Question 8
In DMA, the modulus G’’ gives information on the _________ of the
members (atoms or molecules) in the material as it is continuously
subjected to a cyclic load while the temperature increases. Note:
Answer is in two words.
viscous flow
Question 9
In TGA, H 2O and CO 2 gases form at a higher rate
a
. after melting of the polymer
b before gas atmosphere
. exchange
c after the gas atmosphere
. exchange
d during polymer
. decomposition
Question 11
Crystallization occurs after Tg because
a
. it has to release heat to become stable
b
. none of the above
c crystalline regions break bonds and then form
. again after Tg
d amorphous regions becomes mobile enough to
. crystallize
Question 12
Theoretically, ‘pure’ amorphous polymers will only have Tg and no
melting point.
True
False
Question 13
During the solidifcation of polymerized monomers, fewer crystalline
regions are formed because
a of slow
. cooling
b of fast
. cooling
c of longer
. chains
d of heat
. losses
Question 14
Melting point occurs at higher temperatures since
a
. none of the above
b amorphous regions have high
. energy bonds
c crystalline regions have high energy
. bonds
d crystalline regions have low energy
. bonds
Question 15
In a DMA curve, the loss modulus (G”) is highest
a
. at Tg
b at higher
.
temperatures
c
. at Tm
d
. at Tc
Question 16
In DMA, the modulus G’ gives information on the _________ between or
among members (atoms or molecules) of the material as it is
continuously subjected to a cyclic load while the temperature
increases. Note: Answer is in two words.
Elastic Modulus
Question 17
In the DMA curve of a thermoplastic polymer, G’’ increases again after
an increase during glass transition because of ________.
Question 18
The smaller the difference between loss modulus and shear (elastic)
modulus of a thermoplastic polymer, the ________ is the _________
coefficient. Note: Use ‘and’ to separate your answers.
lower and damping
Question 19
Peaks in a DSC curve represent the latent heat of the process.
True
False
Question 20
Stage 6 in a DSC Curve shows an exothermic peak because
a the heat is continuously abosrbed by the
. material
b
. of sample’s reaction to oxygen
c
. the sample disappear
d
. the sample degrades
Question 21
Carbon black is formed when _______ reacts with ________.
a
. Hydrocarbons ; water
b
. Hydrocarbons ; CO2
c Comprex Hydrocarbons ;
. oxygen
d Complex Hydrocarbons ;
. CO2
Question 22
In the DMA curve of a thermoplastic polymer, G’ increases again after
a decrease during glass transition because of ________.
crystallization
Question 23
The purpose of changing the gas atmosphere from N 2 to Air is
a
. to achieve stability of the polymer
b to increase decomposition of the
. polymer
c
. N2 is toxic
d to increase heat absorption of the
. polym
Question 24
The higher the damping coefficient, the more resistant is the material
to high-temperature cyclic loads.
True
False
Question 25
In stage 2 of the TGA curve, the polymer is already melted.
True
False
Question 26
In TMA, the highest expansion occurs
a
. at Tg
b
. at Tc
c right after
. Tm
d right before
. Tm
Question 27
In a DSC apparatus, the reference pan absorbs less heat than the
sample pan.
True
False
Question 30
The addition of a more amorphous polymer to a more crystalline
polymer will give higher percent mass decrease during the final
decomposition process.
True
False
Question 28
In DMA, the modulus G’ is inversely proportional to the bond length of
the members (atoms or molecules) of a polymer.
True
False
Question 29
Thermosets do not melt because
a
. of low Td
b they’re bound by primary
. bonds
c
. their Tm is very high
d melting happens instead of
. Tg