Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Polymers

Polymers — practice question

The topic of this question is polymers.
(a(i))[1]

How many water molecules are formed when this section of polymer X is built from its monomers?

(a(ii))[2]

Complete the structures of the two monomers that are used to make polymer X. Include every atom and every bond in the functional groups.

(a(iii))[1]

What kind of condensation polymer is X?

(b)[1]

State how many different monomer types are needed to make polymer Y.

(c(i))[3]

Draw and name the monomer that forms polymer Z. Include every atom and every bond.\n\nmonomer name

(c(ii))[1]

Name the chemical process used to produce the monomer that forms polymer Z.

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