Question 1

Why are alkanes so useful as monomers?

Accepted Answer

Because alkanes contain at least one double bond between carbon atoms

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Because alkanes contain at least one oxygen atom

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Because alkanes contain only single bonds

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Because alkanes contain only double bonds

Question 2

How is a double bond represented?

Accepted Answer

=

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**

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oxo

Answer

--

Question 3

How are polymers made from alkenes?

Accepted Answer

Polymers are made by adding lots of smaller molecules together in a long chain

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Polymers are made by using enzymes

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Polymers are one of the main products made by cracking crude oil

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Polymers are made by carrying out ordinary distillation on crude oil instead of fractional distillation

Question 4

What do scientists call the small molecules that are joined together to make polymers?

Accepted Answer

Monomers

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Monomols

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Minimers

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Minimols

Question 5

What monomer is used to make poly(propene)?

Accepted Answer

Propene

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Ethene

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Propane

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Butane

Question 6

Which of the following is a use for polymers?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Fillings for teeth

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Dressings for wounds

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Waterproof coatings for fabrics

Question 7

What is the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of your used plastic items?

Accepted Answer

Recycling them

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Burying them

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Putting them into the bin

Answer

Burning them

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