Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Polymers (Section 5)
1
What is the name of the polymer formed from the monomer propene?
2
What is the small molecule eliminated when forming nylon?
3
What is the functional group formed in the production of a polyamide?
4
What is the common name for poly(ethene)?
5
What type of polymerization reaction does not involve the elimination of a small molecule?
6
What two monomers are needed to form a polyamide?
Answer(C)
A dicarboxylic acid and an amine
7
Which type of polymerization involves the elimination of a small molecule?
8
What are some of the common uses of polymers?
9
Which type of reaction is used to create a polyamide (e.g., nylon)?
Answer(B)
Condensation polymerization
10
Which of these materials are commonly used for packaging?
11
Which monomer is used to make PVC (polyvinyl chloride)?
12
Which of the following is an environmental concern associated with many plastics?
13
What are the environmental impacts associated with plastic?
14
What is the repeating unit in the polymer made from ethene (polythene)?
15
What is the purpose of the 'n' in the representation of a polymer's structure?
Answer(A)
To show the number of monomers in the chain
16
What is a small molecule that joins together to form a polymer called?
17
What does the 'n' represent in the formula for a polymer like (CH2-CH2)n?
Answer(B)
The number of monomers in the chain
18
What type of bond is present in a polyester?
19
What functional group is characteristic of a polyester?
20
Which type of polymerization is used to form nylon?
21
What type of reaction forms the linkages in a polyester?
22
Which process does NOT involve a small molecule being released?
23
Which of the following materials is often used to make plastic bottles?
24
Which two monomers react to form an ester linkage?
Answer(B)
A carboxylic acid and an alcohol
