POSSIBLE QUESTIONS FROM POLYMERS

A macromolecule is a very large molecule.

Macromolecules can be made by joining smaller molecules together. This is called

polymerisation.

Which row in the table describes the formation of a polymer?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Ethene forms an addition polymer as shown.

Which terms describe this polymer?

• a saturated compound called poly(ethane)

• a saturated compound called poly(ethene)

• An unsaturated compound called poly(ethane

• an unsaturated compound called poly(ethene)

Which two polymers have the same linkages bonding the monomers together?

• nylon and complex carbohydrate

• nylon and protein

• Terylene and complex carbohydrate

• Terylene and protein

Which row shows a natural polymer with the same linkages as a synthetic polymer?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which statement about polymers is correct?

• Addition polymers are all biodegradable.

• Condensation polymers can all be hydrolysed to give amino acids.

• Condensation polymers only exist in nature.

• Forming addition polymers produces only one product.

Molecules of a substance react together as shown. Which type of reaction has taken place?

• CRACKING

• OXIDATION

• POLYMERISATION

• REDUCTION

The structure shows that it is a ......1...... . It is formed by ......2...... polymerisation.

Which words complete gaps 1 and 2?

• polyamide

  addition

• polyamide

  condensation

• polyester

  addition

• polyester

  condensation

Poly(ethene), nylon and Terylene are all polymers.

From which small units are all polymers made?

• ALKENES

• MONOMERS

• PLASTICS

• PROTEINS

Polyesters and polyamides are types of synthetic polymer.

Which statements are correct?

1 They are made by addition polymerisation.

2 They are made by condensation polymerisation.

3 The monomers from which they are made are unsaturated hydrocarbons.

4 The monomers from which they are made contain reactive functional groups at their

ends.

• 1 AND 3

• 1 AND 4

• 2 AND 3

• 2 AND 4

Which pair of compounds reacts to form a condensation polymer?

• A

• B

• C

• D