Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Polymers

Polymers — practice question

(a(i))[2]

State what is meant by the term structural isomers.

(a(ii))[4]

Draw the structures of the carboxylic acid and the ester that both contain two carbon atoms. Show every atom and every bond. Name the carboxylic acid and the ester.

(b(i))[1]

On the diagram, circle one repeated unit of the polymer.

(b(ii))[1]

Name the type of polymerisation that makes polyesters.

(b(iii))[2]

Complete the diagram to show the structure of the monomer used to make this polyester. Show every atom and every bond in the functional groups.

(c)[2]

Complete the diagram to show a section of the polyamide made from the two monomers. Show every atom and every bond in the linkages.

(d(i))[1]

State the name given to naturally occurring polyamides.

(d(ii))[1]

Name the monomers that form naturally occurring polyamides.

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