Question 1(a)
[Maximum number: 1]
Give the name of the process that is used:
to produce large molecules from monomers
IGCSE Chemistry Extended 11.8.1—Polymers as large molecules built up Topic Practice
11.8.1—Polymers as large molecules built up
• Define polymers as large molecules built up from many smaller molecules called monomers
Question 37
[Maximum number: 1]
Part of the structure of a very large molecule is shown.
Which term describes the small unit used to make this molecule?
A
hydrocarbon
B
monomer
C
polymer
D
saturated
Question 40
[Maximum number: 1]
Which polymers or types of polymer are synthetic?
1 carbohydrates
2 nylon
3 proteins
4 Terylene
A
1 and 3
B
1 and 4
C
2 and 3
D
2 and 4
Question 40
Which structure represents a polymer?
A
B
C
D
The volume of one mole of any gas is at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.)
Question 40
[Maximum number: 1]
Which structure represents a polymer?
A
B
C
D
Question 7(a)
[Maximum number: 2]
Proteins are a major constituent of food.
Proteins are polymers.
What is a polymer?
Question 5(a)(i)
[Maximum number: 1]
There are two types of polymers.
Addition polymers are made from many identical small units.
What is the term used to describe these small units?
Question 6(a)
[Maximum number: 1]
Polymers are large molecules built up from small molecules.
State the name given to the small molecules from which polymers are made.