Chem Unit 2.9-1

Which one is a natural polymer

• protein

• nylon

• polyester

Which one is a synthetic polymer? (man-made)

• DNA

• rubber

• polystyrene

Proteins are made by many _______ that join together making a chain.

• amino acids

• water molecules

• glucose molecules

The formation of natural rubber occurs when molecules of glucose link up their hydroxyl groups (-OH)

• True

• False

Latex is a white liquid that comes from a tree.

• True

• False

What do we need to start the coagulation of latex?

• An acid

• A base