Polymers

The diagram shows part of an addition polymer. What is the structure of the monomer from which this polymer is made?

Feb/March 2016

Which of the following statements about polymers is correct?

Feb/March 2016

The diagram illustrates the structure of a key product. This product is made by ......1...... of an ......2...... . Which words fill gaps 1 and 2?

Feb/March 2017

The diagram illustrates the arrangement of a significant product. This product is made by …… 1 …… of an …… 2 …… . Which words fill gaps 1 and 2?

Feb/March 2017

Which two compounds react together to produce a condensation polymer?

Feb/March 2017

Which statement about polymers is correct?

Feb/March 2018

The structure of a chlorofluorocarbon polymer is shown. Which monomer is used in the formation of this polymer?

Feb/March 2018

A large number of items made from synthetic polymers remain usable for many years. Why do these polymers remain unchanged for such a long time?

Feb/March 2019

Which statement regarding polymers is correct?

Feb/March 2019

Which of these polymers are natural polymers?

Feb/March 2020

A polymer structure is shown. Which of the following statements about the polymer are correct?

Feb/March 2020

Polymers are classified into two types.

Feb/March 2020

Which structure is used to show a protein?

Feb/March 2021

Polymers are giant molecules formed from many smaller molecules.

Feb/March 2021

Which row gives the correct comparison of the sizes of monomer and polymer molecules?

Feb/March 2023

Nylon is produced by condensation polymerisation. Which structure shows nylon?

Feb/March 2023

Which structure is the repeat unit of the addition polymer produced from but-1-ene?

Feb/March 2023

Which row states why plastics such as poly(ethene) are a cause of pollution?

Feb/March 2024

The structures of two different polymers, X and Y, are shown. In which row are the monomers and the bonds joining the monomers in polymers X and Y given correctly?

Feb/March 2024

Nylon is produced by a polymerisation reaction. Which row gives the type of polymerisation and names the other product formed in the reaction?

Feb/March 2025

Ethene forms an addition polymer, as illustrated. Which terms are used to describe this polymer?

May/June 2016

Ethene produces an addition polymer, as illustrated. Which terms are used to describe this polymer?

May/June 2016

Ethene produces an addition polymer, as shown. Which words are used to describe this polymer?

May/June 2016

The diagram shows the structure of a monomer. Which polymer can be formed from this monomer?

May/June 2016

Which formula corresponds to a polyester?

May/June 2016

Which row correctly pairs the monomer with the polymer chain?

May/June 2016

Which two polymers contain the same linkages joining the monomers together?

May/June 2016

The displayed formula represents a polymer. Which monomers could be used to make it?

May/June 2016

Which row identifies a natural polymer that has the same linkages as a synthetic polymer?

May/June 2016

Many important chemicals are obtained from petroleum.

May/June 2016

The diagram shows part of a polymer molecule. Which diagram shows the monomer that could be used to make this polymer?

May/June 2017

Poly(ethene), nylon and Terylene are all polymers. What small units are all polymers formed from?

May/June 2017

The diagram shows part of a polymer molecule. Which diagram shows the monomer that this polymer could have been made from?

May/June 2017

The diagram illustrates part of a polymer molecule. Which diagram represents the monomer from which this polymer could be produced?

May/June 2017

Which substance counts as a macromolecule?

May/June 2017

The diagram illustrates part of a polymer molecule. Which diagram shows the monomer from which this polymer could be made?

May/June 2017

The diagram illustrates part of the molecule of a polymer. Which diagram shows the monomer that this polymer could be made from?

May/June 2017

Polyesters and polyamides are kinds of synthetic polymer. Which of these statements are correct?

May/June 2017

The diagram shows a section of a polymer molecule. Which diagram shows the monomer that could be used to make this polymer?

May/June 2017

Which substance counts as a macromolecule?

May/June 2017

Polymers are very long-chain molecules formed when small molecules join together. A set of four polymers or polymer types is shown. Which of these polymers or polymer types are synthetic?

May/June 2018

A section of the label on a packet containing a potato product is shown. The potato product contains: starch, ethanoic acid, sodium chloride, sugar. Which constituent is a natural polymer?

May/June 2018

Which substances are classified as natural polymers?

May/June 2018

Which row gives the descriptions of addition polymerisation and condensation polymerisation?

May/June 2018

Which substance is not classed as a macromolecule?

May/June 2018

Which two compounds combine to produce a condensation polymer?

May/June 2018

Which substance is not classified as a macromolecule?

May/June 2018

A polymer linkage is made up of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen atoms. Which row is correct for the polymer?

May/June 2018

Which substance is not classified as a macromolecule?

May/June 2018

Which naturally occurring polymers are present in foods?

May/June 2019

Which polymers occur in foods?

May/June 2019

Which of these substances are synthetic polymers?

May/June 2019

A polymer’s structure is illustrated. What type of polymer is this, and by what process is it made?

May/June 2019

But-1-ene is represented by the structure $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}=\text{CH}_2$. What structure represents poly(but-1-ene)?

May/June 2019

The polymer segment below is shown. How many different monomer unit types make up this polymer segment?

May/June 2019

Which structure shows poly(ethene)?

May/June 2021

Which substance counts as a natural polymer?

May/June 2021

The flow chart illustrates how petroleum can be converted into a plastic. What are processes 1, 2 and 3?

May/June 2021

Which substance is classed as a natural polymer?

May/June 2021

Which substance is a polymer that occurs naturally?

May/June 2021

The structure of a synthetic polymer is illustrated below. From the structure, it can be seen that it is a ......1...... . It is produced by ......2...... polymerisation. Which words fill gaps 1 and 2?

May/June 2021

Which substance is a polymer that occurs naturally?

May/June 2021

The flow chart illustrates how petroleum can be converted into a plastic. petroleum $\rightarrow$ saturated hydrocarbon $\rightarrow$ unsaturated hydrocarbon $\rightarrow$ plastic Which processes are 1, 2 and 3?

May/June 2021

A synthetic polymer is illustrated below. From the diagram, it can be seen that it is a 1……1……. It is made using ……2…… polymerisation. Which words should be used to complete gaps 1 and 2?

May/June 2021

Which substance can be described as a natural polymer?

May/June 2021

A diagram of a synthetic polymer is shown. The diagram indicates that it is a ......1...... . It is made by ......2...... polymerisation. Which words fill gaps 1 and 2?

May/June 2021

Which substance counts as a natural polymer?

May/June 2021

Molecules A and B are able to make condensation polymers.

May/June 2021

In reaction $R$, numerous molecules of $J$ combine to produce a long-chain molecule called $K$. $K$ is the sole product. Which row gives the correct description of molecule $J$, reaction $R$ and molecule $K$?

May/June 2022

Which statement concerning polymerisation is correct?

May/June 2022

Which polymers are present in food?

May/June 2022

Which polymer is classified as a synthetic polyamide?

May/June 2022

Which polymer structure contains the same linkages as Terylene?

May/June 2022

The diagrams illustrate the structures of three macromolecules P, Q and R. What are P, Q and R?

May/June 2022

The topic of this question is polymers.

May/June 2022

In reaction R, $2000$ molecules of $\text{CH}_2{=}\text{CH}_2$ combine to produce only one molecule X. $2000\ \text{CH}_2{=}\text{CH}_2 \rightarrow X$ Which terms are used to describe reaction R, $\text{CH}_2{=}\text{CH}_2$ and X?

May/June 2023

For reaction R, just one molecule X is formed from 2000 molecules of $\text{CH}_2{=}\text{CH}_2$. $2000\ \text{CH}_2{=}\text{CH}_2 \rightarrow X$ Which terms are used to describe reaction R, $\text{CH}_2{=}\text{CH}_2$ and X?

May/June 2023

A section of a polymer’s structure is shown. Which of the following statements about the polymer are correct?

May/June 2023

Which structure is correct for PET?

May/June 2023

The two monomers shown can join together to make a condensation polymer. Which small molecule is released in this reaction?

May/June 2023

Carboxylic acids can be turned into esters.

May/June 2023

This question concerns organic compounds.

May/June 2023

Which statement gives the reason that disposing of plastic waste causes environmental problems?

May/June 2024

Which of the following statements about the polymer PET is correct?

May/June 2024

The diagram illustrates the arrangement of a polymer. Which structure shows the monomer of this polymer?

May/June 2024

A structure of a polymer is shown. Which of the following statements about this polymer is correct?

May/June 2024

Which statement accounts for why plastic bags made from poly(ethene) build up in oceans?

May/June 2025

The structures of two monomers used to produce a condensation polymer are shown. Which structure shows one repeat unit of the condensation polymer that is formed?

May/June 2025

The structure of a polymer repeat unit is shown. Which pair of monomers is used to form this polymer?

May/June 2025

Which of the following statements about polymers is correct?

May/June 2025

Which molecule is capable of being polymerised?

Oct/Nov 2016

Which molecule is capable of being polymerised?

Oct/Nov 2016

Which molecule is able to be polymerised?

Oct/Nov 2016

The partial structure of addition polymer X is shown. Which monomer is used to make polymer X?

Oct/Nov 2016

The diagram presents part of the structure of $\textit{Terylene}$. From what pair of compounds is it produced?

Oct/Nov 2016

Chloroethene, $\text{CH}_2{=}\text{CHCl}$, can undergo polymerisation. Which diagram shows a segment of the polymer?

Oct/Nov 2016

Terylene is a synthetic polymer. Which statement about Terylene is incorrect?

Oct/Nov 2016

The organic compound shown can be polymerised. Which diagram shows a section of the polymer?

Oct/Nov 2016

A section of a polymer’s structure is shown. Which type of polymer is depicted?

Oct/Nov 2016

Nylon, Terylene and proteins are examples of polymers.

Oct/Nov 2016