Quiz on Addition Polymers

What are addition polymers?

• Short chain molecules formed from alkenes

• Long chain molecules formed from alkenes

• Molecules formed from alkanes

• Short chain molecules formed from alkanes

What is a monomer in the context of addition polymers?

• A large molecule that breaks down polymers

• A small molecule that adds together to form a polymer

• A molecule that prevents polymerization

• A molecule that dissolves polymers

What is a repeating unit in a polymer?

• The part of a polymer that changes the polymer chain

• The part of a polymer that breaks the polymer chain

• The part of a polymer whose repetition reproduces the complete polymer chain

• The part of a polymer that dissolves in water

What is the role of a plasticiser in polymers?

• To make polymers more rigid

• To make polymers more flexible and easier to handle

• To increase the melting point of polymers

• To decrease the density of polymers

How are addition polymers described in terms of reactivity?

• Highly reactive

• Reactive

• Unreactive or inert

• Explosive

Why are addition polymers considered non-biodegradable?

• They have strong polar bonds

• They are saturated hydrocarbons with strong C-C bonds

• They are unsaturated hydrocarbons

• They have weak C-C bonds

What type of intermolecular forces do polymers have?

• Hydrogen bonds

• Ionic bonds

• Van der Waals forces

• Covalent bonds

What is the effect of plasticiser molecules on polymer strands?

• They strengthen the intermolecular forces

• They weaken the intermolecular forces

• They dissolve the polymer strands

• They increase the density of the polymer

What is the suffix used when naming polymers?

• -ene

• -ane

• -poly

• -ol

What is the use of unplasticised PVC (uPVC)?

• It is flexible

• It is used for making bags

• It is rigid

• It is used for making bottles