Question

Write the chemical formula of Teflon and P.V.C.

Answer 1

Hint: A polymer is formed by the combination of repeating of large molecules. These large molecules are called monomers so monomers are the unit of a polymer.

Complete answer:
Teflon – Teflon is a highly useful polymer. Its chemical name is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).It is synthesised by tetrafluoroethylene. It is stable at low temperature and has a very high melting point. It is a electric insulator and hydrophobic .Let's take a look at the uses of Teflon:
It is used in laboratory equipment so that equipment can resist corrosive chemicals .
It is used in the coating of cookware and utensils.
Teflon is used to impart strain-resistance to fabric ,carpets and wall cover.
The following equation shows the chemical formula of Teflon.

P.V.C. – P.V.C is a synthetic plastic polymer. Its full form is polyvinyl chloride. It is a polymer of vinyl chloride monomer. P.V.C. is a thermoplastic polymer. It has high chlorine content which creates pollution in the form of dioxins. It is easily available and cheap polymer. It has following uses:
It is used to make pipes, raincoats, industrial products , floor and cables and automotive parts. It is useful in the manufacture of medical devices like blood bags and tubing ,windshield systems. The following equation shows the chemical formula of Polyvinyl chloride polymer.

Note: PTFE have high flexural strength and dielectric strength. We have learned P.V.C. has extremely good strength. It has so many versatile properties like lightweight, durable and low cost. Now we know that the chemical formula of Teflon is polytetrafluoroethylene and of P.V.C. is polyvinyl chloride.