Polymers · CSEC Chemistry

86 past-paper questions on Polymers, part of Organic Chemistry, from every CSEC Chemistry paper on Quelpr.

1. 3(a)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(a)Define the term 'polymer'.
2. 3(a)(i)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(a)(i)Define the term 'polymer'.
3. 3(a)(ii)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(a)(ii)Distinguish between 'addition polymerization' and 'condensation polymerization'.
4. 3(b)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(b)Draw the partial structure of the polymer G to show THREE repeating units.
5. 3(b)(i)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(b)(i)Which of the Equations in (b) above shows addition polymerisation?
6. 3(b)(i)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(b)(i)State the type of polymerization represented in Figure 2.
7. 3(b)(i)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(b)(i)Define the term 'polymer'.
8. 3(b)(ii)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(b)(ii)Use THREE units of glucose (monomer from Part (b) (i)) to show how the monomers are linked together in a partial structure of starch.
9. 3(b)(ii)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(b)(ii)Give the name of EACH of the polymers shown in Equation 1 and Equation 2.
10. 3(b)(ii)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(b)(ii)Give an explanation for your choice in (b)(i).
11. 3(b)(ii)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(b)(ii)Draw the partial structure of the polymer formed when Compound A undergoes ADDITION polymerisation with other molecules of A. Use three molecules of A in the representation of the partial polymer structure.
12. 3(b)(ii)3 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(b)(ii)State the type of polymerization reaction, the name of the polymer formed, and ONE possible use for this polymer.
13. 3(b)(iii)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(b)(iii)State ONE use of EACH of the polymers named in (ii) above.
14. 3(b)(iii)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(b)(iii)State the type of polymerization reaction that glucose undergoes to form starch, and the name of the family of polymers to which starch belongs.
15. 3(c)(i)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(i)Describe how the structure of the protein is affected by acid hydrolysis.
16. 3(c)(i)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(i)Identify ONE use of EACH of the following types of polymers: Polyester
17. 3(c)(i)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(i)Define the term 'polymer'.
18. 3(c)(i)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(i)Name the type of polymerisation process involved in the formation of B.
19. 3(c)(i)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(i)Define the term 'polymer.'
20. 3(c)(i)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(i)What is a polymer?
21. 3(c)(ii)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(ii)Draw the structure of the monomer unit that results from the acid hydrolysis of the structure shown in Figure 3.
22. 3(c)(ii)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(ii)Identify ONE use of EACH of the following types of polymers: Polyalkene
23. 3(c)(ii)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(ii)Identify the type of polymerization that is used in the manufacture of polyethene.
24. 3(c)(ii)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(ii)Define what is meant by ‘addition polymerization.'
25. 3(c)(ii)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(ii)Name the type of polymerization reaction that has taken place, and state ONE possible use of these types of polymers.
26. 3(c)(ii)a)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(ii)a)Draw the monomer formed when B undergoes acid hydrolysis.
27. 3(c)(ii)a)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(ii)a)What type of polymerization has taken place?
28. 3(c)(ii)b)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(ii)b)State ONE difference in the reaction conditions required for acid hydrolysis when compared to enzyme hydrolysis of polyamides.
29. 3(c)(ii)b)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(ii)b)What is the name of the product that is formed in (ii) a)?
30. 3(c)(ii)c)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(ii)c)State ONE use of the product formed in (ii) a).
31. 3(c)(iii)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(iii)State TWO uses of polyethene.
32. 3(c)(iii)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(iii)State ONE use of EACH of the following polymers: Polyvinyl chloride, Teflon, Poly(ethene).
33. 3(c)(iii)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(iii)Name the by-product that is formed in this polymerization reaction.
34. 3(c)(iv)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(c)(iv)State the name of ONE other polymer.
35. 3(d)(i)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(i)Draw the structure of the polymer formed from propene. Use THREE units of the monomer to demonstrate your answer.
36. 3(d)(i)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(i)State the name of a polymer of glucose, and using THREE glucose units, draw the partial structure of this named polymer in the space provided.
37. 3(d)(i)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(i)On the diagram, circle the peptide bond (link) that is found in proteins.
38. 3(d)(i)a)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(i)a)Name a polymer of glucose. Name of polymer:
39. 3(d)(i)a)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(i)a)Identify TWO monomers that will undergo condensation polymerization
40. 3(d)(i)b)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(i)b)Using three glucose units, draw the partial structure of the polymer in the space provided.
41. 3(d)(i)b)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(i)b)Identify ONE monomer that will undergo addition polymerization.
42. 3(d)(ii)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(ii)What type of polymerisation would the 3-amino propanoic acid undergo? State the general name for the type of polymer formed from 3-amino propanoic acid.
43. 3(d)(ii)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(ii)A student is asked to distinguish between a sample of glucose and a sample of its polymer. He adds water to separate portions of glucose and its polymer, and stirs. State the expected observations in EACH case. Glucose:…
44. 3(d)(ii)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(ii)Based on the partial protein structure given above, draw the fully displayed structure of an amino acid that would be produced upon hydrolysis.
45. 3(d)(ii)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(ii)State the expected observations in EACH case. Glucose: Polymer:
46. 3(d)(ii)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(ii)State the name of the family of polymers that will be formed when monomers P and R react together.
47. 3(d)(iii)2 marks· Chemistry Q3 3(d)(iii)State TWO conditions under which proteins can be hydrolysed.
48. 3(e)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(e)Name the type of polymer formed and give ONE use of this polymer.
49. 3(e)1 mark· Chemistry Q3 3(e)Name the type of polymer formed and give ONE use for this type of polymer. Type of polymer: Use:
50. 4(c)(i)2 marks· Chemistry Q4 4(c)(i)Write an equation to illustrate how a partial structure of PVC is formed from its monomer, chloroethene.
51. 4(c)(ii)1 mark· Chemistry Q4 4(c)(ii)Name the polymerization process which occurs in the formation of PVC.
52. 4(c)(iii)3 marks· Chemistry Q4 4(c)(iii)Name a polymer that is formed by a process which is different from that of PVC, and the type of linkage which occurs in that polymer. Name of polymer: (missing) Type of polymerization process: (missing) Type of linkage:…
53. 5(c)(i)4 marks· Chemistry Q5 5(c)(i)Based on the following diagrams showing the partial structure of a polymer, deduce the type of polymer shown, and the type of polymerization reaction that took place in EACH case.
54. 5(c)(ii)2 marks· Chemistry Q5 5(c)(ii)Draw the structure of the monomer used to form Polymer CC.
55. 6(a)1 mark· Chemistry Q6 6(a)Identify ONE OTHER major constituent of wheat flour.
56. 6(a)2 marks· Chemistry Q6 6(a)Suggest a reason for this.
57. 6(b)(i)3 marks· Chemistry Q6 6(b)(i)Explain how natural OR commercial tenderizers work when used to tenderize meat.
58. 6(b)(ii)2 marks· Chemistry Q6 6(b)(ii)List ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of using commercial tenderizers over natural tenderizers.
59. 6(c)(i)4 marks· Chemistry Q6 6(c)(i)Name ONE plant fibre and ONE animal fibre used in making fabric, and state the chemical composition of plant fibres and animal fibres.
60. 6(c)(ii)4 marks· Chemistry Q6 6(c)(ii)Suggest TWO chemical tests which may be used to distinguish an animal fibre from a plant fibre. Include the expected observations.
61. 3(a) [P2]2 marks· CSEC Chemistry · January 2002 · Paper 2State the name of Polymer A and the group of compounds to which it belongs.
62. 3(b) [P2]2 marks· CSEC Chemistry · January 2002 · Paper 2Give the name and molecular formula of a simple sugar that can be formed from Polymer A.
63. 3(c) [P2]1 mark· CSEC Chemistry · January 2002 · Paper 2State ONE difference in physical properties between Polymer A and a simple sugar.
64. 3(e) [P2]1 mark· CSEC Chemistry · January 2002 · Paper 2To a mixture of Polymer A in water, excess dilute hydrochloric acid was added and boiled, then iodine was added. What would you observe?
65. 5(a)(i)a)1 mark· CSEC Chemistry · January 2002 · Paper 2Name ONE example of a fibre used in fabric manufacture sourced from a plant.
66. 5(a)(i)b)1 mark· CSEC Chemistry · January 2002 · Paper 2Name ONE example of a fibre used in fabric manufacture sourced from an animal.
67. 5(a)(i)c)1 mark· CSEC Chemistry · January 2002 · Paper 2Name ONE example of a synthetic fibre used in the manufacture of fabrics.
68. 5(a)(ii)a)3 marks· CSEC Chemistry · January 2002 · Paper 2Give the type of monomer unit present in each of the three fibres named in (a)(i).
69. 5(a)(ii)b)6 marks· CSEC Chemistry · January 2002 · Paper 2Illustrate, using suitable structures, how THREE monomer units can be linked together to form part of the macromolecules present in the fibres.
70. 5(b)4 marks· CSEC Chemistry · January 2002 · Paper 2Suggest why it is recommended that in hot weather, you wear clothing made from naturally occurring fibres rather than synthetic fibres.
71. 5(c)(i)1 mark· CSEC Chemistry · January 2002 · Paper 2Which type of fabric (natural or synthetic) will be susceptible to destruction by micro-organisms?
72. 5(c)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Chemistry · January 2002 · Paper 2Give TWO reasons for your answer to (c)(i), considering bonding and affinity for water.
73. Q581 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · January 2017 · Paper 1Glucose is converted to starch or cellulose by
74. Q581 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · January 2018 · Paper 1Which of the following is NOT formed from condensation polymerization?
75. Q361 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · January 2019 · Paper 1Which reaction involves the boiling of a fat or oil with aqueous sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)?
76. Q601 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · January 2019 · Paper 1Which of the following compounds is NOT formed from condensation polymerization?
77. Q501 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2010 · Paper 1Which of the following statements about polymers are true? I. Polymers are long-chain molecules made by joining together a large number of monomer units. II. Condensation polymers are generally made up from one type of…
78. Q511 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2010 · Paper 1Which of the following compounds are naturally occurring? I. Terylene II. Nylon III. Fats IV. Proteins
79. Q601 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2011 · Paper 1Which of the following types of polymer may be derived from compounds like the one below? \begin{array}{c} \text{H} \\ | \\ \text{H}-\text{C}-\text{COOH} \\ | \\ \text{NH}_2 \end{array}
80. Q541 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2013 · Paper 1Items 53-54 refer to the following options. (A) Addition (B) Isomerism (C) Esterification (D) Polymerisation Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all to answer the items below. What is the name of…
81. Q601 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2013 · Paper 1A polymer has the structure -\text{CHX}-\text{CH}_2-\text{CHX}-\text{CH}_2-\text{CHX}-\text{CH}_2-\text{CHX}-\text{CH}_2-\text{...} The formula of the monomer is
82. Q351 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2015 · Paper 1The product, polyethene, is a
83. Q421 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2015 · Paper 1Glucose is converted to starch or cellulose by
84. Q521 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2016 · Paper 1Which of the substances is a compound used as a monomer in addition polymerization?
85. Q421 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2017 · Paper 1Glucose is converted to starch or cellulose by
86. Q451 mark · multiple choice· CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2017 · Paper 1Which of the following substances is NOT a polymer?