(a(i))[1]
Fig. 9.1 shows the equation for the reaction used to prepare a polymer. The monomer contains both an alcohol group and a carboxylic acid group. Name the type of linkage that joins the repeat units to each other in this polymer.
(a(ii))[1]
Explain how the equation shows that the polymer is made by a condensation reaction.
(b)[3]
A polymer contains 10.8% carbon, 17.1% fluorine and 72.1% bromine by mass. Calculate the empirical formula of this polymer.
(c(i))[1]
Some plastics are made from polymers that are hydrocarbons. Explain why there is an accumulation of plastics in the oceans. Use ideas about the properties of plastics.
(c(ii))[2]
Explain why the disposal of plastics causes an environmental challenge.