Polymers and cracking Quiz
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1. Which pair of products could form when dodecane, C₁₂H₂₆, is cracked?
- A. C₈H₁₈ and 2 C₂H₄
- B. C₈H₁₈ and C₂H₆
- C. C₁₀H₂₂ and C₃H₆
- D. C₆H₁₄ and C₃H₆
2. Which molecule can act as a monomer in addition polymerisation?
- A. Ethane
- B. Propane
- C. Propene
- D. Decane
3. What is the polymer made from propene called?
- A. Polypropane
- B. Poly(propene)
- C. Propene polymer
- D. Polyethene
4. Why does discarded poly(ethene) harm the environment for a long time?
- A. It reacts quickly with oxygen in air
- B. It dissolves in sea water
- C. It is biodegradable too quickly
- D. It is not biodegradable, so it does not rot
5. Which statement about addition polymerisation is correct?
- A. Water is formed as a second product
- B. Only one product is formed
- C. Double bonds are formed
- D. Alkanes are the monomers