15 questions · 16 marks · ≈ 16 min
A macromolecule is a very large molecule.
Macromolecules can be made by joining smaller molecules together. This is called polymerisation.
Which row in the table describes the formation of a polymer?
| monomer | polymer | |
|---|---|---|
| A | ethane | poly(ethane) |
| B | ethene | poly(ethene) |
| C | ethane | poly(ethene) |
| D | ethene | poly(ethane) |
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The diagram shows the structure of an important product.
This product is formed by …... 1 .….. of an .….. 2 …… .
Which words complete gaps 1 and 2?
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| A | addition polymerisation | alkane |
| B | addition polymerisation | alkene |
| C | cracking | alkane |
| D | cracking | alkene |
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Which process produces poly(ethene) from ethene?
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Cracking
Addition polymerisation
Fermentation
Catalytic addition of steam
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Which statement about polymers is correct?
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Addition polymers are all biodegradable.
Condensation polymers can all be hydrolysed to give amino acids.
Condensation polymers only exist in nature.
Forming addition polymers produces only one product.
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The diagram shows three repeat units in the structure of an addition polymer.
Which alkene monomer is used to make this polymer?
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Which process does not produce carbon dioxide?
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Combustion of methane
Fermentation of sugar
Polymerisation of ethene
Respiration
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Polyesters and polyamides are types of synthetic polymer.
Which statements are correct?
| 1 | They are made by addition polymerisation. |
|---|---|
| 2 | They are made by condensation polymerisation. |
| 3 | The monomers from which they are made are unsaturated hydrocarbons. |
| 4 | The monomers from which they are made contain reactive functional groups at their ends. |
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1 and 3
1 and 4
2 and 3
2 and 4
Poly(ethene) is an addition polymer.
Which term describes the monomer from which it is formed?
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A saturated compound called ethane
A saturated compound called ethene
An unsaturated compound called ethane
An unsaturated compound called ethene
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In which row are the monomer and polymer chain correctly matched?
| monomer | part of polymer chain | |
|---|---|---|
| A | CH3CH=CHCH3 | –CH(CH3)–CH(CH3)–CH(CH3)–CH(CH3)– |
| B | CH2=CHCl | –CHC–CHCl–CHCl–CHCl – |
| C | CH3CH=CH2 | –CH3–CH–CH2–CH3–CH–CH2– |
| D | CH2=CHCH2CH3 | –CH2–CH2–CH2–CH(CH2CH3)– |
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A polymer has the formula shown.
From which monomers can it be formed?
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1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 4
3 and 4
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The equation shows the formation of a polymer called Kevlar.
Which row describes Kevlar?
| how the monomer is formed | type of polymer | |
|---|---|---|
| A | addition polymerisation | polyamide |
| B | addition polymerisation | polyester |
| C | condensation polymerisation | polyamide |
| D | condensation polymerisation | polyester |
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A polymer can be made from methylpropene.
Which diagram shows the structure of the polymer?
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The structure of a synthetic polymer is shown.
The structure shows the synthetic polymer is a ......1...... . It is formed by ......2...... polymerisation.
Which words complete gaps 1 and 2?
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| A | polyamide | addition |
| B | polyamide | condensation |
| C | polyester | addition |
| D | polyester | condensation |
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The structure of polylactic acid (PLA) is given below.
What is the name given to the polymer link that is circled?
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Peptide
Carbonyl
Amino
Ester
Ethene forms an addition polymer as shown.
Which terms describe this polymer?
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A saturated compound called poly(ethane).
A saturated compound called poly(ethene).
An unsaturated compound called poly(ethane).
An unsaturated compound called poly(ethene).
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The structure of a synthetic polymer is shown.
The structure shows the synthetic polymer is a ......1...... . It is formed by ......2...... polymerisation.
Which words complete gaps 1 and 2?
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| A | polyamide | addition |
| B | polyamide | condensation |
| C | polyester | addition |
| D | polyester | condensation |
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