Polymerisation: past paper questions

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• Question 38May/June 2026, paper 11Multiple choice1 mark

  Which fragment could appear in the chain produced by polymerising 1,1-dichloroethene?

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• Question 39Oct/Nov 2024, paper 11Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  The diagram shows a section of an addition polymer. The polymer is made using two different monomers. What are the names of the two monomers needed to make this polymer?

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• Question 6Oct/Nov 2023, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark

  Which feature is present in both ethene and poly(ethene)?

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• Question 37May/June 2026, paper 12Multiple choice1 mark

  An addition polymer has the repeat unit ${\text{–CH}}_2{\text{C(CH}}_3{)}_2\text{–}$. Which monomer is this polymer produced from?

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• Question 39Oct/Nov 2024, paper 12Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Synthetic resins can be made by polymerisation of a variety of monomers including prop-2-en-1-ol, ${\mathrm{C}\mathrm{H}}_2={\mathrm{C}\mathrm{H}\mathrm{C}\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\mathrm{H}$. Which structure represents the repeat unit in the polymer poly(prop-2-en-1-ol)?

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• Question 39May/June 2023, paper 11Multiple choice1 mark

  The diagram shows a section of a polymer molecule. $$-\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{H}}_2-\mathrm{C}\mathrm{H}=\mathrm{C}\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{H}}_2-\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{H}}_2-\mathrm{C}\mathrm{H}=\mathrm{C}\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{H}}_2-$$ Which monomer will produce this polymer?

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• Question 26May/June 2026, paper 13Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  A student looks at the structure of chloroethene and of poly(chloroethene) and draws two conclusions. 1 The carbon atoms are ${\text{sp}}^3$ hybridised in each substance. 2 Chloroethene and poly(chloroethene) contain chiral carbon atoms.

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• Question 39Oct/Nov 2024, paper 13Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  The diagram shows a section of an addition polymer. The polymer is made using two different monomers. [Diagram of polymer structure] What are the names of the two monomers needed to make this polymer?

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• Question 39May/June 2023, paper 13Multiple choice1 mark

  In polymer G every carbon atom in the polymer chain is bonded to one hydrogen atom and one methyl group. Which alkene could be polymerised to make polymer G?

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• Question 38May/June 2026, paper 13Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  The structure of part of an addition polymer chain is shown. Which row gives the monomer used and the number of repeat units in the structure shown?

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• Question 32May/June 2025, paper 11Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Which structure represents part of the polymer chain of PVC?

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• Question 26May/June 2025, paper 12Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  The repeat unit of a polymer is shown. [Diagram showing polymer repeat unit: $-[\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{H}}_2-\mathrm{C}\mathrm{H}\mathrm{C}\mathrm{l}-\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{H}}_2-\mathrm{C}\mathrm{H}(\mathrm{O}\mathrm{H}){]}_n-$] Three statements about this polymer are listed. 1 Its disposal is hazardous because it produces toxic gases when burned.

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• Question 39May/June 2024, paper 12Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  An addition polymer is made from monomer Z. What is the structure of the polymer made from this monomer?

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• Question 25May/June 2025, paper 13Multiple choice1 markHas a diagram

  Polymer J has repeat unit –[CH(C2H5)CH(CH3)]–. Polymer K has repeat unit –[CH(CH3)CH(CH3)]–. Which row is correct?

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• Question 37May/June 2024, paper 13Multiple choice1 mark

  Which statement about PVC is correct?

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• Question 5May/June 2025, paper 23Structured14 marksHas a diagram

  W is a colourless liquid. [Fig. 5.1] Deduce the empirical formula of W.

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