Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Polymerisation

Polymerisation — practice question

Polyethene is produced through the polymerisation of ethene. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe monomer and the polymer have different empirical formulae.
  • BThe monomer can be oxidised without heat whereas the polymer cannot.
  • CThe monomer can be used as a fuel whereas the polymer cannot.
  • DThe monomer has greater van der Waals’ forces than the polymer.

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