condensation polymerisation

If some of the atoms of the monomers are released into small molecules (such as H2O), we call this _____.

• addition polymerization
• terminal polymerization
• initiation polymerization
• condensation polymerization

Which of these is an example of synthetic polymer?

• cotton fibers

• rubber

• wool

• polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Which of the following reaction is not accompanied by elimination of a byproduct molecule?

• addition polymerization

• condensation polymerization

• both of the mentioned

• none of the mentioned

Which type of polymerisation uses only one monomer?

• addition polymerisation

• condensation polymerisation

-COOH is the functional group for...

• alcohols

• esters

• carboxylic acids

• amides

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

-OH is the functional group for...

• alcohols

• esters

• carboxylic acids

• amides

Name this carboxylic acid

• ethanoic acid

• prpoanoic acid

• butyl butanoate

• butanoic acid

Name this ester

• ethyl ethanoate

• propyl ethanoate

• methyl ethanoate

• ethyl methanoate

Which statements refer to condensation polymers?

• functional group of monomers: C=C

• functional group of monomers: COOH, OH

• formed by a reaction in which water is formed

• e.g. Terylene, nylon, Kevlar

• do not biodegrade, making disposal difficult