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Chemistry - Polymers

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  • Q1
    Why are alkanes so useful as monomers?
    Because alkanes contain at least one oxygen atom
    Because alkanes contain only single bonds
    Because alkanes contain only double bonds
    Because alkanes contain at least one double bond between carbon atoms
    30s
  • Q2
    How is a double bond represented?
    =
    **
    oxo
    --
    30s
  • Q3
    How are polymers made from alkenes?
    Polymers are made by using enzymes
    Polymers are one of the main products made by cracking crude oil
    Polymers are made by adding lots of smaller molecules together in a long chain
    Polymers are made by carrying out ordinary distillation on crude oil instead of fractional distillation
    30s
  • Q4
    What do scientists call the small molecules that are joined together to make polymers?
    Monomols
    Minimers
    Monomers
    Minimols
    30s
  • Q5
    What monomer is used to make poly(propene)?
    Propene
    Ethene
    Propane
    Butane
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is a use for polymers?
    Fillings for teeth
    All of the above
    Dressings for wounds
    Waterproof coatings for fabrics
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of your used plastic items?
    Burying them
    Putting them into the bin
    Recycling them
    Burning them
    30s

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