Polymerisation

Polymerisation Quiz

Spec 3.10.2 · Oxford AQA IGCSE Chemistry: Quiz

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  1. 1. What is formed when many ethene monomers join together by addition polymerisation?

    • A. Poly(propene)
    • B. Poly(ethene)
    • C. Ethane
    • D. Polystyrene

  2. 2. What feature of an alkene monomer allows it to take part in addition polymerisation?

    • A. Its -OH group
    • B. Its carbon-carbon double bond
    • C. Its single covalent bonds only
    • D. Its ionic charge

  3. 3. In the polymer chain formed from an alkene monomer, what type of bond links the carbon atoms?

    • A. Double covalent bonds throughout
    • B. Single covalent bonds only
    • C. Ionic bonds
    • D. Metallic bonds

  4. 4. Which of these correctly describes addition polymerisation?

    • A. Small molecules join, releasing a small molecule such as water each time
    • B. Many small monomers join to form one large molecule with no other product formed
    • C. A large molecule breaks down into many small monomers
    • D. Two different monomers swap atoms to form a salt

  5. 5. Propene, CH2=CHCH3, undergoes addition polymerisation. Which is the correct repeat unit for the resulting polymer?

    • A. (-CH2=CHCH3-)n
    • B. (-CH2-CHCH3-)n
    • C. (-CH2-CH2-)n
    • D. (-CHCH3-CHCH3-)n

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