Condensation Polymers Quiz

What is condensation polymerisation?

• A process where polymers are formed by oxidation reactions

• A process where polymers are formed by repeated condensation reactions between monomers

• A process where polymers are formed by addition reactions

• A process where polymers are formed by breaking down monomers

Which of the following is a natural condensation polymer?

• Polypropylene

• Proteins

• Polystyrene

• Polyethylene

What type of links are found in condensation polymers?

• Ester or amide links

• Ionic links

• Hydrogen bonds

• Metallic bonds

Which monomers are required to form a polyester?

• Amines and alcohols

• Dicarboxylic acids and diols

• Alkenes and alkynes

• Aldehydes and ketones

What is the functional group in a polyester?

• Amide group

• Ester group

• Carboxyl group

• Hydroxyl group

Which of the following is an example of a polyester?

• Nylon

• Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

• Polystyrene

What is a polyamide?

• A polymer with ester links

• A polymer with amide links

• A polymer with ether links

• A polymer with glycosidic links

Which monomers are required to form a polyamide?

• Aldehydes and ketones

• Dicarboxylic acids and diols

• Dicarboxylic acids and diamines

• Alkenes and alkynes

What is a major advantage of biodegradable polymers?

• They can be broken down using hydrolysis reactions

• They are cheaper to produce

• They are more durable than addition polymers

• They are resistant to chemical reactions

What happens during the hydrolysis of condensation polymers?

• Polymers are formed from monomers

• Polymers are broken down into the original monomers

• Polymers are oxidized

• Polymers are reduced