Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section
Addition polymerisation
19 practice questions
Practice questions
1–3 of 3 · Hard
Question 1
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →The structure below shows part of a polymer chain.
State the name of the monomer used to make this polymer. Draw the displayed formula of the repeat unit for this polymer.
Question 2
5 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →Describe how poly(ethene) is prepared in the chemical industry.
(a)[1 mark]State the name and formula of the monomer used to make poly(ethene).
(b)[2 marks]Write the equation for the polymerisation reaction, using displayed formulae for both the monomer and the polymer's repeat unit, and including 'n' notation.
(c)[1 mark]State the type of reaction used to produce poly(ethene).
(d)[1 mark]Describe the essential conditions needed for this reaction.
Question 3
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →A student is given the displayed formula for the repeat unit of a polymer:
Deduce the structural formula of the monomer, and write its name.