Addition and condensation polymers

Question 1 of 10

Terylene is an example of a

A. polyamide B. polyester C. polyalkene D. protein

Question 2 of 10

The linkage in a polyamide is

A. –CONH– B. –COO– C. –O– D. C=C

Question 3 of 10

Natural rubber is a polymer of

A. ethene B. isoprene (2-methylbuta-1,3-diene) C. glucose D. styrene

Question 4 of 10

Nylon and proteins both contain the ___ linkage.

Question 5 of 10

Cellulose is a natural polymer.

A. True B. False

Question 6 of 10

PTFE (Teflon) is used for

A. making bottles B. food C. fuel D. non-stick coatings on pans

Question 7 of 10

The monomer of starch is

A. amino acid B. ethene C. isoprene D. glucose

Question 8 of 10

Burning PVC waste releases

A. pure oxygen B. toxic hydrogen chloride and dioxins C. only water D. nitrogen only

Question 9 of 10

Addition polymerisation involves

A. monomers with C=C bonds joining without losing any molecule B. loss of water between monomers C. breaking polymers down D. adding acid

Question 10 of 10

Recycling plastics reduces pollution.

A. True B. False

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