Polymerisation and polymers grade 9

Approximately how many carbon atoms might be linked together in a polymer molecule?

• 15

• 50

• 2

• 10

What monomer would be used to make the polymer poly(propene)?

• propane

• propene

• ethane

• ethene

What would be the name of the polymer made from many phenylethene monomers joined together?

• Poly(phenylethene)

• Poly(phenylethane)

• Poly(phenylmethane)

• Poly(phenylpropene)

What feature of alkene molecules allows them to act as monomers?

• The presence of hydrogen atoms

• The presence of carbon atoms

• The C=C bond

• The C-C bond

What forms in a condensation polymerisation reaction?

• Polymers only

• Small molecules only

• Polymers and small molecules

Which is the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of plastics?

• Landfill

• Recycling

• Incineration

What is a typical use for poly(ethene)?

• Plastic bags

• Insulating wires

• Non-stick surfaces on frying pans

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D