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CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 3(c)(i)

Polyethene is manufactured in Trinidad and used extensively throughout the Caribbean.

Define the term 'polymer'.

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  1. 3(a)(i)Name the homologous series to which Compounds A and B belong.[2 marks]
  2. 3(a)(ii)State the name of EACH compound.[2 marks]
  3. 3(b)(i)Define 'structural isomerism'.[2 marks]
  4. 3(b)(ii)Draw the FULLY DISPLAYED structure of ONE structural isomer for EACH of Compounds A and B.[4 marks]
  5. 3(c)(ii)Identify the type of polymerization that is used in the manufacture of polyethene.[1 mark]
  6. 3(c)(iii)State TWO uses of polyethene.[2 marks]
  7. 3(c)(iv)State the name of ONE other polymer.[1 mark]

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