Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Polymers

Polymers — practice question

Nylon, Terylene and proteins are examples of polymers.
(a)[2]

What does the term polymer mean?

(b(i))[1]

Identify the type of linkage present in proteins.

(b(ii))[2]

What is meant by biodegradable?

(b(iii))[1]

State another natural polymer.

(c)[3]

Draw a diagram showing the repeat unit of Terylene.

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