Name: Rene D.

Maraño Course, Year & Section: BS CRIM2-G

Instructor: Engr. Ma. Denia A. Cortez Score:

UNIT 6
ASSESSMENTS

Chapter Assessment
1. How does condensation polymerization differ from addition
polymerization?
Answer:
The main difference between addition and condensation polymerization is
that in addition polymerization the polymers are formed by the addition of
monomers with no by-products whereas in condensation polymerization,
the polymers are formed due to the condensation more than one different
monomer resulting in the formation of small molecules such as HCl, water,
ammonia, etc., as by-products.

2. A self-proclaimed “plastic expert” tells you that recycling HDPE is

difficult because this plastic must be broken down to monomers and
then polymerized again. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
Answer:
I agree because High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) is a thermoplastic
polymer made from petroleum. And one of the most versatile plastic
materials around the world.

3. Natural rubber is the all-cis polymer of isoprene. Write the structure of

the polymers showing at least five isoprene units.
Answer:
Isoprene is the hemiterpene with the formula CH2 = C(CH3) CH=CH2. It
is the monomer unit of natural rubber. When 3-Isoprene units are joined
together, the structure will be,
Name: Rene D. Maraño Course, Year & Section: BS CRIM2-G
Instructor: Engr. Ma. Denia A. Cortez Score:

Unit 6
Assessment
Unit Assessment
1. What features allow organic molecules to form millions of compounds?
Discuss in terms of the nature of components.
Answer:
Organic compounds are generally any chemical compounds that contain
carbon-hydrogen bonds. Due to carbon's ability to catenate (form chains with
other carbon atoms), millions of organic compounds are known.

2. With what groups of organic compounds are each of the biomolecules

related? Show the relationships with specific examples.
Answer:
The four major classes of biological macromolecules are carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Carbohydrates are macromolecules with which most consumers are

somewhat familiar. To lose weight, some individuals adhere to “low-carb”
diets.

Lipids include a diverse group of compounds that are united by a

common feature. Lipids are hydrophobic (“water-fearing”), or insoluble in
water, because they are nonpolar molecules.

Proteins are one of the most abundant organic molecules in living

systems and have the most diverse range of functions of all
macromolecules.

Nucleic acids are key macromolecules in the continuity of life. They carry
the genetic blueprint of a cell and carry instructions for the functioning
of the cell.