Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Polymers

Polymers — practice question

This question is on organic compounds.
(a)[3]

Calculate the empirical formula of compound Q.

(b)[1]

Determine the molecular formula of compound R.

(c(i))[1]

Name the other product that is formed when a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol.

(c(ii))[1]

Name the type of catalyst that is used when a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol.

(c(iii))[2]

Name the carboxylic acid and the alcohol which react together to form ester S.

(d(i))[1]

Name the type of polymerisation that is used to produce this polymer.

(d(ii))[1]

Suggest why it is not possible to write the molecular formula of this polymer.

(d(iii))[1]

State the number of monomer units that are needed to make the part of the polymer structure shown in Fig. 6.1.

(d(iv))[2]

Draw the displayed formula of the monomer used to make this polymer.

(e(i))[2]

Complete Fig. 6.2 to show all the atoms and all the bonds in the two functional groups of the amino acid.

(e(ii))[1]

On Fig. 6.3, draw a circle around one amide linkage.

(e(iii))[1]

State the name given to natural polyamides made from amino acids.

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