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A polymer has the general formula shown below. Draw the monomer that was used to make it.

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Important Questions on Polymers

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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Polymers>Q>Q 1
How many products are there, in condensation polymerisation?
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Polymers>Q>Q 2
In condensation polymerisation, each monomer molecule must have two functional groups. Explain why
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Polymers>Q>Q 3
List the differences between condensation and addition polymerisation.
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Polymers>Q>Q 4
Draw a diagram to show the reaction that produces nylon. (You can show the carbon chains as blocks.)
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Polymers>Q>Q 4
Draw a diagram to show the reaction that produces nylon and circle the amide linkage in your drawing.
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Polymers>Q>Q 4
Nylon is called a polyamide. Why?
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Polymers>Q>Q 5
 Draw part of a Terylene macromolecule in a simple way, using blocks. Circle the ester linkage.
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Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Polymers>Q>Q 1
Which three properties do you think are the most important for plastic bags?