Question

Classify the following items based on the type of polymer they are made from: raincoats and leather shoes.

A. Both are made from synthetic polymers.
B. Leather shoes are made from natural polymers; raincoats are made from synthetic polymers.
C. Leather shoes are made from synthetic polymers; whereas raincoats are made from natural polymers.

Answer 1

"Leather shoes are made from natural polymers; raincoats are made from synthetic polymers." is the one among the following choices given in the question that the items raincoats and leather shoes can be classified based on the type of polymer they are made from. The correct option is option "B".

Answer 2

The correct option is B.

Leather shoes are made form leather, which is a natural polymer. Leather is usually obtained by tanning the hides of animals, especially cattle. Natural polymers refer to those polymers that are obtained naturally from nature. Examples are wool, silk, leather, keratin, etc. Synthetic polymers on the other hand are man made, they are produced by combination of chemical substances in the industries. Examples are plastics, polyethylene, nylon, etc.