Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Polymers

Polymers — practice question

Addition polymerisation and condensation polymerisation are two forms of polymerisation.
(a)[1]

Which functional group is found in every monomer used to form addition polymers?

(b(i))[1]

How many monomer units are required to form the part of the addition polymer shown?

(b(ii))[2]

Draw the structure of the monomer used to make this addition polymer. Include every atom and every bond. Name the monomer.

(b(iii))[2]

State the empirical formula for the monomer and for the polymer.

(c)[6]

Starting with a sample of X, describe how to produce, separate, detect and identify the monomers that compose it.

(d(i))[1]

Name one synthetic polyamide.

(d(ii))[1]

Synthetic polyamides can be prepared by reacting carboxylic acids with amines. Name the other substance produced in this reaction.

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