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1 Complete the diagram to show a section of poly(propene).

C C C C

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2 Polymers are large molecules built up from small molecules.

State the name given to the small molecules from which polymers are made.

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[Total: 1]

3 Give the name of the process that is used to produce large molecules from monomers.

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4 The formula of a polymer is shown.

H H

C C

CH3 CH3 n

State the type of polymerisation used to make this polymer.

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[Total: 1]

5 Alkenes can form polymers.

(a) What type of polymerisation occurs when alkenes form polymers?

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(b) Part of the structure of a polymer is shown.

CH3 H CH3 H CH3 H

C C C C C C

H CH3 H CH3 H CH3

Draw the structure of the alkene from which this polymer can be made. Show all of the atoms
and all of the bonds.

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(c) Polymers can undergo incomplete combustion to form carbon monoxide.

Complete the chemical equation for the incomplete combustion of poly(ethene). The only
carbon-containing product is carbon monoxide.

H H

C C + ..........O2 .................... + 2n H2O

H H n

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