YES! polyvinyl chloride is a synthetic polymer. This is so because it is a polychain made up of repeated units of monomers. More specifically this plastic has the presence of HCl and ethyne within the organic compound. This is a type of a plastic used for various purposes such as insulation for electrical wires.
Not all polymers are synthetic. There are various polymers that are not synthetic, and have things added to them. Polymers come in various forms and degrees.
Yes
Polymers
Nature polymers and synthetic polymers are both large molecules made up of repeating units called monomers. They both have high molecular weights and exhibit similar properties like flexibility, strength, and durability. Additionally, both nature and synthetic polymers can be engineered to have specific properties for various applications.
no
Synthetic polymers contain linkages which are present in natural polymers also , for example nylon (a synthetic polymer) contains pep-tide (also called amide) linkage and proteins also contain the same linkage .. considering that protein is a naturally occurring polymer Btw , not sure if this is the only similarity .. :D
Natural polymer: shellac, amber, natural rubber, cellulose Synthetic polymers: synthetic rubber, Bakelite, neoprene, nylon, PVC, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, silicone, etc.
Polymers
Virtually all synthetic polymers are used in industry.
Synthetic polymers are cheaper than natural polymers. Natural polymers are also less plentiful.
Natural polymers will degrade over time.... man-made polymers are not biodegradable - and need to be processed.
For example thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, natural and synthetic polymers.
Rubber is a natural polymers with elastic and plastic type behavior. It is found in nature and extracted from trees. PET (soda bottles) Polyethylene Terephthalate is a synthetic polymer and not found in nature.
Macromolecules are polymers. There are bio-polymers such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and DNA, and there are synthetic polymers such as plastics (polystyrene and polyvinylchloride) and synthetic fibres. Nylon and terylene are also considered macromolecules.
Lots of statements are not true about polymers.
Lots of statements are not true about polymers.
semi-synthetic polymers are obtained from natural polymers by subjecting them to some chemical processes. eg: vulcanised rubber.
Nature polymers and synthetic polymers are both large molecules made up of repeating units called monomers. They both have high molecular weights and exhibit similar properties like flexibility, strength, and durability. Additionally, both nature and synthetic polymers can be engineered to have specific properties for various applications.
no