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What is a polymer?

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What is a polymer?

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A polymer is a large molecule of high relative molecular mass made by linking together large numbers of smaller molecules called monomers.

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What is a monomer?

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A monomer is a smaller molecule that links together to form a polymer.

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What is a natural polymer?

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A natural polymer is a polymer produced by nature, also called a biological polymer.

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What type of bonds connect monomers in a polymer?

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Monomers in a polymer are connected via covalent bonds because polymers consist of non-metal atoms.

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What is the process of making polymers called?

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The process of making polymers is called polymerisation.

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Describe addition polymerisation.

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Addition polymerisation is a type of polymerisation in which monomers are added to form a polymer chain without the loss of any molecules.

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Explain the term synthetic polymer.

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A polymer that is chemically synthesised, as opposed to natural or biological polymers.

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True or False? Nature produces polymers called natural or biological polymers.

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True. Nature produces polymers called natural or biological polymers.

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What is the name of the addition polymer formed from the following alkene?

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The name of the polymer formed from the following alkene would be (poly)propene.

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What is X?

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X is the repeating unit.

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How are condensation polymers formed?

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Condensation polymers are formed when two different monomers are linked together with the removal of a small molecule, usually water.

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What is the key difference between condensation and addition polymers?

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In addition polymerisation, only the polymer molecule is formed. In condensation polymerisation, the polymer molecule and one water molecule per linkage are formed.

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How many functional groups are present in the monomers for condensation polymers?

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The monomers have two functional groups present, one on each end.

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Give an example of a condensation polymer and its monomers.

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An example of a condensation polymer and its monomers is terylene. This is a polyester made from dicarboxylic acid monomers (a carboxylic with a -COOH group at either end) and diols (an alcohol with an -OH group at either end).

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What happens when an ester linkage is formed in condensation polymerisation?

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For every ester linkage formed in condensation polymerisation, one molecule of water is formed from the combination of a -H and an -OH group.

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Explain the term condensation polymerisation.

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Condensation polymerisation is a type of polymerisation in which monomers are reacted together with the loss of a small molecule, such as water.

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State the meaning of the term polyester.

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Polyester is a type of condensation polymer formed by the reaction between a dicarboxylic acid and a diol, with the elimination of water molecules.

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State the meaning of dicarboxylic acid.

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A dicarboxylic acid is a carboxylic acid with two -COOH groups, one at each end of the molecule.

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State the meaning of the term diol.

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A diol is an alcohol with two -OH groups, one at each end of the molecule.

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Explain what is meant by an ester linkage.

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An ester linkage is the functional group formed when a carboxylic acid and an alcohol react, with the elimination of water.

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What is labelled X?

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X is an ester linkage.

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Why are polymers difficult to dispose of?

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Polymers are difficult to dispose of because they are unreactive and chemically inert, so they don't easily biodegrade.

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True or False? Recycling polymers is an easy and inexpensive process.

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False. Recycling polymers is difficult and expensive, as different polymers must be separated from each other.

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What is incineration of polymers?

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Incineration is the process of burning polymers, which releases a lot of heat energy.

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What is the main environmental concern with polymer incineration?

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The main environmental concern with polymer incineration is the production of carbon dioxide which is a greenhouse gas.

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What is a disadvantage of disposing of polymers in landfills?

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Disposing of polymers in landfills takes up valuable land, as they are non-biodegradable and cannot be broken down by microorganisms.

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What is a disadvantage of incinerating polymers like PVC?

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Polymers that contain chlorine, such as PVC, release toxic hydrogen chloride gas when burned.

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Explain the meaning of the term landfill.

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Landfill is a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial.

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State the meaning of the term recycling.

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.

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True or False? Incomplete combustion of polymers can produce toxic carbon monoxide.

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True. If incinerated by incomplete combustion, polymers can produce toxic carbon monoxide.

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What is a problem with recycling polymers?

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A problem with recycling polymers is different polymers must be separated from each other, which is a difficult and expensive process.

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What are the monomers called that make up DNA?

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The monomers that make up DNA are called nucleotides.

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What type of monomer makes up starch?

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Sugars are the type of monomer that make up starch.

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What type of polymerisation forms starch?

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Condensation polymerisation forms starch.

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What type of polymerisation forms proteins?

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Condensation polymerisation forms proteins.

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Give an example of a protein and it's biological function in the body.

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Examples of proteins and their functions are:

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What is the shape of DNA called?

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The shape of DNA is called a double helix.

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What type of monomer forms protein?

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Amino acids join together to make a protein.