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IB Chemistry HL 2.4.5 Addition Polymers Questions

Use real exam questions to construct polymer chains, infer monomers and explain addition-polymer mechanisms and catalysts.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Chemistry HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Deduce the alkene monomer or repeating unit from an addition-polymer structure while preserving atom connectivity and substituents.
  • Construct and compare addition-polymer chains, including branching or isotactic/atactic arrangement, with correct backbone representation.
  • Identify and explain addition-polymer formation from an alkene, including the consumed double bond and relevant catalyst or mechanism evidence.

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IB Chemistry HL 2.4.5 Addition Polymers Questions question 1

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Organic compounds have many industrial applications.

A section of an addition polymer is shown.

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Deduce the structure of the monomer that forms this polymer.

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