CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.8.11 Pet Can Be Converted Back Into Questions
Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to explain PET monomer recovery and re-polymerisation.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Chemistry 0620
Exam points
- state that PET can be hydrolysed or broken down into its monomers
- recognise that the PET monomers can be separated and re-polymerised
- distinguish this reversible monomer/polymer relationship from addition-polymer and polyamide descriptions
- identify PET as a polyester in questions about its structure and recycling
CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.8.11 Pet Can Be Converted Back Into Questions question 1
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Which statement about the polymer PET is correct?
A
It can be broken down into its monomers and re-polymerised.
B
It is an addition polymer.
C
It is a polyamide.
D
It is made from amino acid monomers.
A
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