1. A polymer is a chain of many small units joined together which are called …………………….
2.The synthetic fibres are also known as ……………………. fibres.
3. The first fully synthetic fibre was ……………………
4.A fibre similar to wool is …………………….
5.A plastic used for making crockery is …………………….

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1. A polymer is a chain of many small units joined together which are called monomers.

2. The synthetic fibres are also known as man-made fibres.

3. The first fully synthetic fibre was nylon.

4. A fibre similar to wool is acrylic.

5. A plastic used for making crockery is melamine.

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Updated on: 31-Jan-2023

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