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Unit 20
Polymer Chemistry
(Multiple choice), Paper 2 (Part 2)
(0620, Chemistry)
Arranged by Dr Soe Kyaw Kyaw
1. Many molecules of J join together in reaction R to form a long chain molecule K.
K is the only product.
Which row describes molecule J, reaction R and molecule K?

2. Which statement about polymerisation is correct?

A Large monomer molecules join to form small polymer molecules.
B Large polymer molecules join to form small monomer molecules.
C Small monomer molecules join to form large polymer molecules.
D Small polymer molecules join to form large monomer molecules.

3. Which polymers are constituents of food?

1 carbohydrate
2 nylon
3 Terylene
4 protein
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

4. Which polymer is a synthetic polyamide?

A nylon
B poly(ethene)
C protein
D Terylene

5. Which polymer structure has the same linkages as Terylene?

6. Which type of compound is made when a protein is hydrolysed?

A alkene
B amino acid
C carboxylic acid
D sugar
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7. Polymers are long-chain molecules made from small molecules linked together.
Four polymers or types of polymer are listed.
1 carbohydrates
2 nylon
3 proteins
4 Terylene
Which polymers or types of polymer are synthetic?
A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

8. The structure of part of a polymer is shown.

9. Which diagram represents the structure of nylon?

10. 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

11. Three statements about synthetic polymers are listed.

1 Man-made fibres are used for making clothing.
2 Plastics can cause pollution problems both on land and at sea.
3 Plastics which do not rot away are described as non-biodegradable.
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Which statements are correct?

A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

12. Which statements are correct?

1 Polymers are large molecules built up from monomers.
2 Proteins are natural polymers.
3 Proteins and carbohydrates are constituents of food.
A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

13. Which statement about polymers is correct?

A All synthetic polymers rapidly break down in landfill sites.
B Nylon is a natural polymer.
C Proteins are non-biodegradable natural polymers.
D Synthetic polymers are harmful to marine life.

14. The diagram shows the partial structure of Terylene.

15. Which polymers have the same linkage between monomer units?
A carbohydrate and polyamide
B carbohydrate and polyester
C protein and polyamide
D protein and polyester

16. Proteins and starch are natural polymers.

Which row identifies the method of polymerisation of proteins and starch?

17. Which structure represents poly(ethene)?

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18. Which substance is a natural polymer?

A ethene
B Terylene
C nylon
D protein

19. The flow chart shows how petroleum may be turned into a plastic.

20. The structure of a synthetic polymer is shown.

21. Molecule 1 undergoes a process to make molecule 2.

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22. Which structure represents a protein?

23. Which substance is a polymer?

A diamond
B graphite
C nylon
D sodium chloride

24. Some plastics are non-biodegradable.

What is the meaning of the term non-biodegradable?
A cannot be recycled for further use
B gives off greenhouse gases when burnt
C harmful to animals and plants
D not broken down by natural processes

25. The structure of a polymer is shown.

Which monomer forms this polymer?

A ethane
B ethene
C propane
D propene

26. Which diagram represents the structure of a protein?

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27. Which equation represents the formation of poly(propene) from propene?

28. Which type of linkage joins the amino acids in a protein?

29. 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

30. Which substances are natural polymers?

1 proteins
2 carbohydrates
3 nylon
4 poly(ethene)
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

31. Which statement about carbohydrates and proteins is correct?

A Carbohydrates and proteins are constituents of food.
B Carbohydrates and proteins are natural polymers used to make larger molecules called monomers.
C Carbohydrates and proteins are synthetic polymers.
D Carbohydrates and proteins cause pollution as they are non-biodegradable.

32. Which substances are natural polymers?

1 proteins
2 carbohydrates
3 nylon
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4 poly(ethene)
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

33. Which polymers are natural polymers?

1 carbohydrates
2 poly(ethene)
3 protein
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 3 only C 1 only D 3 only

34. The structure of a polymer is shown.

Which statements about the polymer are correct?

1 The polymer is nylon.
2 The polymer is formed by condensation polymerisation.
3 There are ester linkages between the monomers.
A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 2 only D 3 only

35. The diagram shows the structure of a monomer and of the polymer made from it.

36. Which polymers possess the same linkage?

A nylon and protein
B protein and starch
C starch and nylon
D nylon and Terylene

37. The structure of a naturally occurring polymer, X, is shown.

What is X?
A an amino acid
B a carbohydrate
C a protein
D a sugar

38. Proteins and starch are both natural polymers.

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Both proteins and starch are hydrolysed by dilute acids.

What are the products of hydrolysis of proteins and of starch?

39. Which naturally occurring polymers are found in foods?

1 complex carbohydrates
2 nylon
3 salts
4 proteins
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

40. Which substances are synthetic polymers?

1 Terylene
2 nylon
3 protein
4 poly(ethene)
A 1, 2 and 4 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

41. The structure of a polymer is shown.

42. But-1-ene has the structure CH3CH2CH=CH2.

What is the structure of poly(but-1-ene)?

43. A section of a polymer is shown.

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44. Which process is used to make an alkene from a long-chain alkane?

A combustion
B condensation
C cracking
D polymerization

45. Which statement about polymers is correct?

46. Which statement about Terylene is correct?

A It is a form of protein.
B It is a natural polymer.
C It is also called poly(ethene).
D It is used to make clothes.

47. Which substance is a natural polymer?

A ethene
B glucose
C nylon
D protein

48. Some information about poly(ethene) is given.

● Poly(ethene) is used to make plastic bags.
● Poly(ethene) plastic bags in landfill sites do not readily decompose.
● Poly(ethene) molecules contain carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Which statement about poly(ethene) is correct?
A It is biodegradable.
B It is combustible.
C It is unsaturated.
D It reacts with water.

49. The structure of a polymer is shown.

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50. The structure of an addition polymer is shown.

51. The structure of a polymer is shown.

52. Polymers are long-chain molecules made from small molecules linked together.
Four polymers or types of polymer are listed.
1 carbohydrates
2 nylon
3 proteins
4 Terylene
Which of these polymers or types of polymer are synthetic?
A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

53. Part of the label on the packet of a potato product is shown.

Which constituent is a natural polymer?

A ethanoic acid
B sodium chloride
C starch
D sugar

54. Which substances are natural polymers?

55. Which row describes addition polymerisation and condensation polymerisation?

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56. Which two compounds react together to form a condensation polymer?

A HOCH2CH2OH and CH3COOH
B HOCH2CH2OH and CH3NH2
C HOCH2CH2OH and H2NCH2CH2NH2
D HOCH2CH2OH and HOOCCH2CH2COOH

57. A polymer linkage contains carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen atoms.
Which row about the polymer is correct?

58. Which statement about polymers is correct?

A Polymers are formed by breaking down monomers.
B Polymers can be natural or synthetic.
C Polymers contain atoms of only one element.
D Polymers have a giant ionic structure.

59. The structure of a chlorofluorocarbon polymer is shown.

60. Molecules of a substance react together as shown.

Which type of reaction has taken place?

A cracking
B oxidation
C polymerisation
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D reduction

61. Molecules of a substance react together as shown.

Which type of reaction has taken place?

A cracking B oxidation C polymerisation D reduction

62. The structure of a synthetic polymer is shown.

63. A polymer can be made from methyl propene.

64. The equation shows the formation of a polymer called Kevlar.

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65. The diagram shows part of the molecule of a polymer.

66. Keratin is a protein that is found in human hair.

Keratin is chemically broken down to produce amino acids.
What is the name of this chemical process?
A catalysis
B hydration
C hydrolysis
D polymerization

67. Polyesters and polyamides are types of synthetic polymer.

Which statements are correct?
1 They are made by addition polymerisation.
2 They are made by condensation polymerisation.
3 The monomers from which they are made are unsaturated hydrocarbons.
4 The monomers from which they are made contain reactive functional groups at their ends.
A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

68. How can the amino acids in a protein be separated and identified?
A Add a locating agent to the protein.
B Hydrolyse the protein and then use chromatography.
C Polymerise the protein and then add a locating agent.
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D Use chromatography on a solution of the protein.

69. The diagram shows the structure of an important product.

70. Which pair of compounds reacts to form a condensation polymer?

A CH3COOH and C2H5NH2
B HCOOH and HOC2H4OH
C HOC6H12OH and HOOCC3H6COOH
D H2NC2H4NH2 and HOC3H6OH

71. Information about four hydrocarbons is shown.

Which statement is correct?

A Hydrocarbon W has the formula CH4 and can be polymerised.
B Hydrocarbon X has the formula C2H4 and can be polymerised.
C Hydrocarbon Y has the formula C3H6 and can be polymerised.
D Hydrocarbon Z has the formula C4H10 and can be polymerised.

72. The partial structure of an addition polymer is shown.

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73. Which statement about polymers is correct?

A Addition polymers are all biodegradable.
B Condensation polymers can all be hydrolysed to give amino acids.
C Condensation polymers only exist in nature.
D Forming addition polymers produces only one product.