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individuals with well-rounded personality”
Al Amana Private School (2021-22)
Subject: chemistry
Worksheet-2(2nd Term)
Topic: Polymers
Name:
Date:
Grade: 10
Section:
Submission Date:
/ 2 / 22
MUST
1. Give one use of poly(propene)
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2. State the name given to the link between the monomer units in nylon
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3. what type of reaction occurs when propene monomers combine to form poly(propene)
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SHOULD
4. Information about four hydrocarbons is shown.
Which statement is correct?
A
Hydrocarbon W has the formula CH4 and can be polymerised.
B
Hydrocarbon X has the formula C2H4 and can be polymerised.
C
Hydrocarbon Y has the formula C3H6 and can be polymerised.
D
Hydrocarbon Z has the formula C4H10 and can be polymerized
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“To discover the students’ potential, nurture and transform them into
responsible world citizens”
5. Draw the structure of :
(i)
Amide linkage
(ii)
Ester linkage
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6.Nylon is made by condensation polymerization.what do you understand by the term
condensation polymerization ?
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7. State one adverse effect of burning plastics containing halogen atoms
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COULD
8. Draw the structure of Teflon to show three repeating units
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9. State two problems that arise from the disposal of plastics
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Success Criteria
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structure of polymers
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pollution problem
caused by nonbiodegradable plastics
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