Subjective Type

A synthetic fiber that looks like silk is obtained by the chemical treatment of wood pulp. It is, therefore, known as artificial silk. What is its common name?

Solution

A synthetic fiber that looks like silk is obtained by the chemical treatment of wood pup. This synthetic fiber is $$\text{rayon}$$ which looks like artificial silk. The common name for rayon is $$\text{cellular fiber.}$$

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Physical World

Which of the following can absorb over 90% of its own mass of water and also does not stick to wounds?

Physical World

Mark the correct answer. Rayon is different from synthetic fibres because: (a) It has a silk like appearance. (b) It is obtained from wood pulp. (c) Its fibres can also be woven like those of natural fibres.

Physical World

The material similar to silk in appearance is

Physical World

Across: First row: Substance used as synthetic wool. Second row: A plastic used for making containers and carry bags. Third row: Substance made up of a large number of smaller molecules. Fourth row: This fabric is also known as artificial silk. Down: First column: A type of fibre obtained naturally from the cocoon. Second column: A synthetic fibre classified as a polyester. Third column: A polymer used for making ropes.

Physical World

Unscramble the jumbled words given below, related to synthetic materials. (a) anory

Physical World

Complete the crossword given below with the help of clues. Across 4.Another name for this compound is artificial silk (5)

Physical World

The fibre obtained from cellulose is:

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