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Here is a section of an addition polymer:

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Draw the displayed formula of its monomer.

Important Questions on Polymerisation

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Suggest how poly(ethyne) can conduct electricity, using your knowledge of π bonding.
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Sketch a diagram to show how you visualise the extended π bonding system in poly(ethyne).
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Suggest some uses of poly(ethyne) where saving weight is important.
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a. Which of these monomers form addition polymers and which form condensation polymers?

NH2CH(CH3)COOH

ii H2C=CHC6H5

iii H2C=CHCOOH

iv NH2CH2COOH

CH3CH(OH)COOH

b. Explain how you made you decision?

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i) Write an equation to show the polymerisation reaction between propene molecules, H2C=CHCH3 
ii) What type of polymerisation reaction is shown in part (i)? 
iii) What is the repeat unit of poly(propene)? 
 
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What type of polymerisation reaction results in the formation of poly(peptides) and protein polymers?
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Draw the skeletal formula of each monomer used to make nylon 6, 10. 
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Using the skeletal formulae draw an equation showing the condensation polymerisation to make nylon 6,10 from a diamine and a dicarboxylic acid.