IGCSE Cambridge (CIE) Chemistry 19 mins 19 questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Polymers
Polymers / Addition & Condensation Polymers / Plastics & their Disposal / Proteins

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Easy Questions
1 A macromolecule is a very large molecule.

Macromolecules can be made by joining smaller molecules together. This is called

polymerisation.

Which row in the table describes the formation of a polymer?

monomer polymer

A ethane poly(ethane)

B ethene poly(ethene)

C ethane poly(ethene)

D ethene poly(ethane)

(1 mark)

2 The diagram shows the structure of an important product.

This product is formed by …... 1 .….. of an .….. 2 …… .

Which words complete gaps 1 and 2?

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A addition polymerisation alkane

B addition polymerisation alkene

C cracking alkane

D cracking alkene

(1 mark)

3 Which process produces poly(ethene) from ethene?

A. Cracking
B. Addition polymerisation
C. Fermentation
D. Catalytic addition of steam
(1 mark)

4 Which of the following does not cause a problem from the disposal of non-
biodegradable plastics?

A. Waste plastic accumulates in oceans

B. In landfill, they take up valuable space
C. When incinerated, carbon monoxide is produced
D. Heat energy is released when burnt
(1 mark)

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5 Poly(ethene) is commonly used to make plastic bags.

Which property of poly(ethene) makes it difficult to dispose of?

A. Excellent resistance to chemical reactions

B. Flexible
C. High strength
D. Good transparency
(1 mark)

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Medium Questions
1 Which statement about polymers is correct?

A. Addition polymers are all biodegradable.

B. Condensation polymers can all be hydrolysed to give amino acids.
C. Condensation polymers only exist in nature.
D. Forming addition polymers produces only one product.
(1 mark)

2 The diagram shows three repeat units in the structure of an addition polymer.

Which alkene monomer is used to make this polymer?

(1 mark)

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3 Which process does not produce carbon dioxide?

A. Combustion of methane
B. Fermentation of sugar
C. Polymerisation of ethene
D. Respiration
(1 mark)

4 Polyesters and polyamides are types of synthetic polymer.

Which statements are correct?

1 They are made by addition polymerisation.

2 They are made by condensation polymerisation.

3 The monomers from which they are made are unsaturated hydrocarbons.

4 The monomers from which they are made contain reactive functional groups at
their ends.

A. 1 and 3
B. 1 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 2 and 4
(1 mark)

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5 Poly(ethene) is an addition polymer.

Which term describes the monomer from which it is formed?

A. A saturated compound called ethane

B. A saturated compound called ethene
C. An unsaturated compound called ethane
D. An unsaturated compound called ethene
(1 mark)

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Hard Questions
1 In which row are the monomer and polymer chain correctly matched?

monomer part of polymer chain

A CH3CH=CHCH3 –CH(CH3)–CH(CH3)–CH(CH3)–CH(CH3)–

B CH2=CHCl –CHC–CHCl–CHCl–CHCl –

C CH3CH=CH2 –CH3–CH–CH2–CH3–CH–CH2–

D CH2=CHCH2CH3 –CH2–CH2–CH2–CH(CH2CH3)–

(1 mark)

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2 A polymer has the formula shown.

From which monomers can it be formed?

A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4
(1 mark)

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3 The equation shows the formation of a polymer called Kevlar.

Which row describes Kevlar?

how the monomer is formed type of polymer

A addition polymerisation polyamide

B addition polymerisation polyester

C condensation polymerisation polyamide

D condensation polymerisation polyester

(1 mark)

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4 A polymer can be made from methylpropene.

Which diagram shows the structure of the polymer?

(1 mark)

5 Which row shows a natural polymer with the same linkages as a synthetic polymer?

natural polymer synthetic polymer

A complex carbohydrate nylon

B complex carbohydrate PET

C protein nylon

D protein PET

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6 The structure of polylactic acid (PLA) is given below.

What is the name given to the polymer link that is circled?

A. Peptide
B. Carbonyl
C. Amino
D. Ester
(1 mark)

7 The structure of a synthetic polymer is shown.

The structure shows the synthetic polymer is a ......1...... . It is formed by ......2......

polymerisation.

Which words complete gaps 1 and 2?

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A polyamide addition

B polyamide condensation

C polyester addition

D polyester condensation

(1 mark)

8 Ethene forms an addition polymer as shown.

Which terms describe this polymer?

A. A saturated compound called poly(ethane).

B. A saturated compound called poly(ethene).
C. An unsaturated compound called poly(ethane).
D. An unsaturated compound called poly(ethene).
(1 mark)

9 Which two polymers have the same linkages bonding the monomers together?

A. Nylon and complex carbohydrate

B. Nylon and protein
C. PET and complex carbohydrate
D. PET and protein

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