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CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2019 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)(i)

Polymerization is an important industrial process for manufacturing useful materials.

Define the term 'polymer'.

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  1. 3(a)(ii)Distinguish between 'addition polymerization' and 'condensation polymerization'.[2 marks]
  2. 3(b)(i)State the type of polymerization represented in Figure 2.[1 mark]
  3. 3(b)(ii)Give an explanation for your choice in (b)(i).[1 mark]
  4. 3(c)(i)Identify ONE use of EACH of the following types of polymers: Polyester[1 mark]
  5. 3(c)(ii)Identify ONE use of EACH of the following types of polymers: Polyalkene[1 mark]
  6. 3(d)(i)State the homologous series to which Compounds A and B belong.[1 mark]
  7. 3(d)(ii)State the name of Compound A.[1 mark]
  8. 3(d)(iii)Compounds A and B react to form Compound C. Sketch the FULLY DISPLAYED structural formula for Compound C.[2 marks]
  9. 3(d)(iv)Identify the homologous series of Compound C.[1 mark]
  10. 3(d)(v)State TWO other types of reactions that Compound A can undergo.[2 marks]

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