DP Chemistry Questionbank
A.9 Condensation polymers (HL only)
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- 18M.3.hl.TZ2.5c.i: Distinguish between the manufacture of polyester and polyethene.
- 18M.3.hl.TZ1.4c.i: Draw the structure of the monomer from which nylon-6 is produced by a condensation reaction.
- 17N.3.hl.TZ0.7c: Identify the type of intermolecular bonding that is responsible for Kevlar®’s strength.
- 17N.3.hl.TZ0.7b: Describe how the monomers of addition polymers and of condensation polymers differ.
- 17M.3.hl.TZ2.3c.ii: Suggest, giving one reason, whether this is an addition or condensation reaction.
- 17M.3.hl.TZ1.9b: State the class of polymer to which PETE belongs.
- 17M.3.hl.TZ1.9a: Deduce the repeating unit of the polymer and the other product of the reaction.
- 16N.3.hl.TZ0.6d: Fermentation of sugars from corn starch produces propane-1,3-diol, which can be polymerized with...
- 16M.3.hl.TZ0.6b: (i) The monomers from which Kevlar® is produced are given below. Deduce the formula of the...
- 15M.1.hl.TZ2.38: Which pairs of compounds can react together to undergo condensation polymerization...
- 15M.2.hl.TZ1.5e.i: A polyester can be formed when ethane-1,2-diol reacts with benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid. Deduce...
- 15M.2.hl.TZ1.5e.ii: State the type of polymerization that occurs.
- 14M.1.hl.TZ1.38: Which two compounds can form a polyester?
- 14M.3.hl.TZ1.10c: Kevlar® is a material used in bullet-proof vests. (i) Deduce the products formed by a...
- 14N.1.hl.TZ0.38: Which combination of monomers produces a condensation polymer with the repeating unit...
- 13M.3.hl.TZ1.C5b.i: Draw the structures of the monomers that form polyethylene terephthalate.
- 13M.3.hl.TZ1.C5b.ii: Predict whether polyethylene terephthalate or isotactic poly(propene) has a higher melting point....
- 13M.3.hl.TZ2.C3b.ii: Explain how the long rigid chains in Kevlar are able to form cross-links to build up a...
- 13M.3.hl.TZ2.C3b.i: Draw the structural formula of the repeating unit in Kevlar.
- 12N.3.hl.TZ0.C4a: State the type of polymerization involved.
- 12N.3.hl.TZ0.C4b: (i) Identify the strongest type of intermolecular force between the two molecules. (ii) ...
- 12N.3.hl.TZ0.C4c: Kevlar is five times as strong as steel, partly due to its strong intermolecular forces. State...
- 12N.3.hl.TZ0.C4d: (i) Suggest how the sulfuric acid is able to separate the Kevlar chains. (ii) Evaluate...
- 10N.1.hl.TZ0.38: Which process can produce a polyester? A. Addition polymerization of a dicarboxylic...
- 10M.3.hl.TZ1.C2d: Kevlar can be made by reacting 1,4-diaminobenzene,...
- 09M.3.hl.TZ1.C3b: Kevlar® is a lyotropic liquid crystal. Explain the strength of Kevlar® and its solubility in...
- 09M.3.hl.TZ2.C4c: Distinguish between addition and condensation polymers in terms of how the monomers react together.
- 09M.3.hl.TZ2.C4d: Describe and explain how the properties of condensation polymers depend on three structural...
- 11M.3.hl.TZ2.C3c.iii: Explain why a bullet-proof vest made of Kevlar should be stored away from acids.
- 11M.3.hl.TZ2.C3c.ii: Explain the strength of Kevlar in terms of its structure and bonding.
- 11N.3.hl.TZ0.C2b: Polyurethanes are made from dialcohol (diol) and diisocyanate monomers. By considering the...
- 11N.3.hl.TZ0.C2c: Kevlar is another example of a condensation polymer. Explain how the great strength of Kevlar...
