Question

Determine the classes in which the polymers are classified on the basis of molecular forces?

Answer 1

On the basis of inter molecular forces magnitude present in polymers, polymers are classified in groups given below:

(i) Elastomers

(ii) Fibres

(iii) Thermosetting polymers

(iv) Thermoplastic polymers

Answer 2

Intramolecular forces are the forces that hold atoms together within a molecule. In Polymers, strong covalent bonds join atoms to each other in individual polymer molecules. Intermolecular forces (between the molecules) attract polymer molecules towards each other.