Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Polymers

Polymers — practice question

Polyamides and polyesters are both polymers. Polyamides may occur naturally or may be manufactured.
(a(i))[1]

On Fig. 6.1, Draw a circle round one amide linkage.

(a(ii))[2]

Complete Fig. 6.2 to show the structures of the two monomers required to make the polymer in Fig. 6.1. Show every atom and every bond in the functional groups.

(a(iii))[1]

Name the other substance formed in this polymerisation.

(a(iv))[1]

State the term used for natural polyamides.

(a(v))[1]

Name the type of monomers used to make natural polyamides.

(a(vi))[3]

Complete Fig. 6.3 to show the displayed formula of this monomer.

(b(i))[2]

Name the two kinds of monomer molecules required to make polyesters.

(b(ii))[3]

Draw a section of PET that contains two repeat units. Include every atom and every bond in the linkages.

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