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CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.8.1 Polymers as large molecules built up

Practise the basic polymer definition, recognising large molecules made from many monomers and naming the small starting units.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • state that polymers are large molecules made from many joined monomers
  • recognise a polymer or monomer from a displayed structure or labelled diagram

11.8.1—Polymers as large molecules built up question 1

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Part of the structure of a very large molecule is shown.

Figure for Question 11.8.1—Polymers as large molecules built up question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Chemistry

Which term describes the small unit used to make this molecule?

A

hydrocarbon

B

monomer

C

polymer

D

saturated

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