Question 1

The repeat unit of a polymer is shown.

Which monomers react to make this polymer?

  A  

HOOC(CH2)2COOH and Cl(CH2)2Cl

  B  

ClOC(CH2)2COCl and HO(CH2)2OH

  C  

ClOC(CH2)2COCl and HOOC(CH2)2COOH

  D  

HOOC(CH2)2COOCH3 and ClOC(CH2)2COCl

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Question 2

In many countries plastic waste is collected separately and sorted. Some of this is incinerated to provide heat for power stations.

Why is PVC, polyvinylchloride, removed from any waste that is to be incinerated?

  A  

it destroys the ozone layer

  B  

it does not burn easily

  C  

it is easily biodegradable

  D  

its combustion products are harmful

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Question 3

Which two compounds can react together to form a condensation polymer?

  A  

C2H4 and C3H6

  B  

C2H5OH and CH3COOH

  C  

H2N(CH2)6NH2 and CH3COOH

  D  

HOOC(CH2)4COOH and HOCH2CH2OH

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Question 4

Which compound can form a polymer without needing another reagent?

  A  

HOCH2CH2OH


  B  

HOOCCH2CH2COOH

  C  

HOCH2CH2COCl


  D  

ClCH2CH2COOH

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Question 5

Which compound can polymerise by reaction with itself?

  A  

NH2CH2CH2NH2

  B  

CH3CH2CONH2

  C  

HOOCCH2COOH

  D  

NH2CH2COCl


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Question 6

Which type of polymer is not hydrolysed by heating with concentrated aqueous sodium hydroxide?

  A  

poly(alkene)

  B  

poly(amide)


  C  

poly(ester)


  D  

protein

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Question 7

Which forms a polymer with ClOC(CH2)8COCl?

  A  

NH2CH2CH2NH2

  B  

(CH3CO)2O

  C  

CH3CH2CONH2

  D  

NH2CH2COOH

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