Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section
How to deduce the polymerisation reaction for any alkene
19 practice questions
Practice questions
1–3 of 3 · Hard
Question 1
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →The displayed formula below shows the repeat unit of a polymer formed by addition polymerisation.
State the name and molecular formula of the monomer that forms this polymer.
Question 2
5 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →A polymer contains the following repeat unit:
(a)[2 marks]Draw the displayed formula of the monomer used to make this polymer.
(b)[2 marks]Write the name and molecular formula of this monomer.
(c)[1 mark]Explain why the double bond in the monomer is important for the polymerisation reaction.
Question 3
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →The monomer CH2=CHCH2F can undergo addition polymerisation.
Write the formula for the repeat unit of the polymer formed and state its name.