Polymer Quiz

What is a polymer?

• A. A small molecule

• B. A large molecule made up of repeating units

• C. A type of metal

• D. A chemical element

What are the repeating units that make up polymers called?

• A. Monomers

• B. Isomers

• C. Polymers

• D. Dimers

Which of the following is an example of a natural polymer?

• A. Nylon

• B. Polyester

• C. Cellulose

• D. Polyethylene

What type of reaction is typically used to form polymers?

• A. Hydrolysis

• B. Combustion

• C. Condensation

• D. Addition

What is the process called where polymers are broken down into monomers?

• A. Polymerization

• B. Depolymerization

• C. Cracking

• D. Fermentation

Which of the following polymers is made from the monomer ethylene?

• A. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

• B. Polystyrene

• C. Polyethylene

• D. Polypropylene

What is the main difference between addition polymerization and condensation polymerization?

• A. Addition polymerization produces water

• B. Condensation polymerization produces water

• C. Addition polymerization requires heat

• D. Condensation polymerization requires a catalyst

Which type of polymerization involves the reaction of two monomers with the elimination of a small molecule such as water?

• A. Addition polymerization

• B. Condensation polymerization

• C. Radical polymerization

• D. Chain-growth polymerization

What is an example of a synthetic polymer?

• A. Starch

• B. DNA

• C. Silk

• D. Teflon

Which property of polymers can be modified by changing the length of the polymer chain?

• A. Color

• B. Density

• C. Thermal stability

• D. Electrical conductivity