Addition polymerisation | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

What is the functional group of alkenes?

• -OH

• C=C

• COOH

• -COO-

Answer explanation

The functional group of alkenes is C=C.

Name the molecule shown in the image.

(a)  

Answer explanation

The molecule is ethene (C₂H₄).

What is the relative molecular mass of H₂O?

(a)  

Answer explanation

The relative molecular mass of H₂O is 18.

What is the relative molecular mass of propene (C₃H₆)?

• 1

• 12

• 18

• 36

• 42

Answer explanation

The relative molecular mass of propene (C₃H₆) is 42.

Monomers such as styrene can join together to form a polymer. What will the polymer be called?

• poly(ethene)

• poly(styrene)

• poly(tetrafuoroethene)

• poly(vinylchloride)

Answer explanation

The monomers styrene join together to form the polymer poly(styrene).

Which monomer is used to make poly(propene)?

• ethene

• ethane

• propene

• propanol

• propane

Answer explanation

Propene monomers join together to form the polymer poly(propene).