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WorksheetsPolymers
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A chain of repeating units (called monomers)
monomer
dimer
polymer
replicate
Once formed, it can be heated and reformed over and over again
Elastomer polymers
Thermoplastic polymers
Thermosetting polymers
A polymer made in the laboratory (or industry). It is made from petrochemicals.
Synthetic polymer
Natural polymer
Protein
Isoprene
What kind of chemical bonds create polymers?
Covalent bond
Ionic bond
Hydrogen bond
Metallic bond
Which of the following is the monomer of cellulose?
Amino acid
Glucose
Fructose
Glycerol
Thermosetting polymers
can be reshaped using high temperature and pressure.
can be recycled.
cannot be remoulded after heating.
can be stretched and can return to their shape when released.
The product shown is most likely to be made out of
Nylon
Polyvinyl chloride
Polystyrene
Bakelite
The type of chains shown in the diagram refers to
thermoplastic polymers
thermosetting polymers
elastomer polymers
Which of the following is produced via condensation polymerisation?
Polyethene
Terylene
Perspex
Neoprene
Which of the following is the source for making synthetic polymers?
Coal
Mineral ore
Palm oil
Petroleum
Which diagram shows the correct structure for a repeating unit of polypropene?
Which of the following products is made from Melamine Formaldehyde?
In condensation polymerisation the byproduct formed is
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Water
Hydrogen
What is the name of the reaction used to make polymers?
polymerization
cracking
polygonization
precipitation
Which of the following is a natural polymer?
Cotton
Nylon
Polyethene
Perspex
Name the type of polymer shown in the diagram.
Thermoplastic
Thermosetting
Elastomer
Can saturated hydrocarbon undergo addition polymerisation reaction?
Yes
No
Which of the following would be a suitable use for nylon?
Making ropes
Making water pipes
Making packing foam
Making vinyl records
Why do you think people use plastic for their products ?
Because it's strong
Because its very cheap and it's easy to make
Because it's expensive
Because it's rare and it's good for the enviorment
What happens in an Addition Polymerisation
Two different functional groups bond together and expel a small molecule (often water)
A small molecule is added
All atoms used up when monomers join together
