Polymer

Large molecules made up of small monomers are called

• polymers

• peptides

• peptones

• monomers

Monomers of ethene in thousand numbers react together in addition polymerisation to produce

• polyamides

• polyesters

• polyethene

• polypropene

Proteins are composed of what smaller subunits?

• amino acids
• nucleic acids
• fatty acids
• nucleotides

Which of these is an example of synthetic polymer?

• cotton fibers

• rubber

• wool

• polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

What is the name of the reaction used to make polymers?

• polymerization

• cracking

• polygonization

• precipitation

Which polymers occur naturally?

• Starch and Nylon

• Starch and Cellulose

• Proteins and Nylon

• Proteins and PVC

Which one of the following polymers is prepared by condensation polymerization?

• Teflon

• Rubber

• Styrene

• Nylon-6,6

Which of the following is NOT a natural polymer?

• starch

• protein

• melamine

• cellulose

Which of the following is TRUE about thermoplastic polymers?

• can be remoulded

• cannot be recycled

• can be stretched

• high elasticity

Polymerisation reactions can be divided into :

• combustion

• addition

• oxidation

• condensation