What are synthetic polymers?

Danger · 31 Dec 2007, 1:13 AM

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Synthetic polymers are made by man as opposed to biosynthesized polymers made from an organism and are often not biodegradable, which means it does not decompose or rot away when exposed to natural conditions.

Danger · 31 Dec 2007, 10:13 AM

thanks for the definition. can you give me an exmaple of a synthetic polymer?

Gavvvvvin · 31 Dec 2007, 10:19 AM

Nylon?

Danger · 31 Dec 2007, 10:30 AM

I noticed the term 'synthetic polymer' isnt in the syllabus yet it is commonly referred to in exams?

Forbidden. · 1 Jan 2008, 5:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gavvvvvin

Nylon?

I thought so.

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Originally Posted by Danger

I noticed the term 'synthetic polymer' isnt in the syllabus yet it is commonly referred to in exams?

They probably want you to make comparisons, from your perception do they appear in the multiple choice section rather than the short answer section ?

Danger · 1 Jan 2008, 5:47 PM

Actually, only short answer sections but the term is not used in the question itself. But reading model responses, the term was commonly used there.

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Danger Senior Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Male Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 345 Last Activity: 22 Jun 2009, 5:07 PM	Re: What are synthetic polymers? Actually, only short answer sections but the term is not used in the question itself. But reading model responses, the term was commonly used there.

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