Higher Chemistry

Unit 2Section 8 PolymersMultiple Choice Questions

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Higher ChemistryUnit 2 - Section 8 polymersMultiple Choice Questions

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1. This is part of a polymer molecule.

The monomer which gives rise to this polymer is A. but-2-eneB. but-1-ene C. methylpropeneD. butan-1,3-diene

A.

Higher ChemistryUnit 2 - Section 8 polymersMultiple Choice Questions

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2. Polyesters can exist as fibres and cured resins. Which line in the table describes

correctly the structure of their molecules?

Polyester fibre Cured polyester resin

A Cross-linked Cross-linkedB Linear LinearC Cross-linked LinearD Linear Cross-linked

D.

Higher ChemistryUnit 2 - Section 8 polymersMultiple Choice Questions

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3. Some recently developed polymers have unusual properties. Which polymer is soluble in water?

A. poly(ethyne) B. Poly(ethenol) C. biopol D. kevlar

B.

Higher ChemistryUnit 2 - Section 8 polymersMultiple Choice Questions

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4. Which statement can be applied to polymeric esters?

A. they are used for flavourings, perfumes and solventsB. they are condensation polymers made by the linking up of amino acidsC. they are manufactured for use as

textile fabrics and resinsD. they are cross-linked addition polymers

C.

Higher ChemistryUnit 2 - Section 8 polymersMultiple Choice Questions

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5. Ethene is used in the manufacture of addition polymers.

What type of reaction is used to produce ethene from ethane?

A. additionB. crackingC. hydrogenationD. oxidation

B.