Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

The physical properties of polymers are influenced by the average relative molecular mass of the polymer chains and by the functional groups in the monomers.
(a)[5]

For polymer A, polymer B and polymer C, give the structure of the monomer(s) and state the reaction type used to form each polymer.

(b(i))[1]

Suggest why B has a lower density than A.

(b(ii))[1]

Which polymer has the weakest forces between chains, and what type of forces are they?

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