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Polymers — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (9-1) 0973

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Question 1: Which statements about poly(ethene) molecules are correct? 1 They are long chains formed from many monomer units. 2 They are made by additi…Question 2: Which statement about the manufacture of polymers is correct? A Polymers are made by breaking long-chain molecules into shorter chain ones.…Question 3: Which statement about the manufacture of polymers is correct? A Polymers are made by breaking long-chain molecules into shorter chain ones.…Question 4: Poly(ethene) is made from ethene by the process of addition polymerisation. Which word describes ethene in this process? A fuel B catalyst …1 / 3
Question 5: Which row shows the structure of the monomer used to make poly(ethene) and the structure of a section of poly(ethene)? monomer section of p…Question 6: Poly(ethene) is a saturated hydrocarbon. It is formed by the addition polymerisation of ethene, H2C=CH2. Which diagram shows part of a mole…Question 7: Which statement about poly(ethene) is correct? A It always contains less than 12 carbon atoms. B It is formed from ethane. C It is formed f…2 / 3
Question 8: Poly(ethene) is made from ethene by addition polymerisation. Which word describes ethene in this process? A fuel B catalyst C monomer D sol…Question 9: Which statement describes poly(ethene)? A It is formed from monomer molecules which each contain two atoms. B It is formed from a saturated…Question 10: Polymers are ……1…… chain molecules. They are formed when ……2…… join together. Which words complete gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A long alkanes B long …3 / 3

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Q1 · Which statements about poly(ethene) molecules are correct? 0973/11 May/June 2019

27 Which statements about poly(ethene) molecules are correct? 1 They are long chains formed from many monomer units. 2 They are made by addition polymerisation. 3 They contain many double bonds. A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: A

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Q2 · Which statement about the manufacture of polymers is correct? 0973/11 May/June 2020

27 Which statement about the manufacture of polymers is correct? A Polymers are made by breaking long-chain molecules into shorter chain ones. B Polymers are made by joining polymers together. C Polymers are made by fractional distillation of petroleum. D Polymers are made by joining short-chain molecules together.

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Answer: D

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Q3 · Which statement about the manufacture of polymers is correct? 0973/12 May/June 2020

27 Which statement about the manufacture of polymers is correct? A Polymers are made by breaking long-chain molecules into shorter chain ones. B Polymers are made by joining polymers together. C Polymers are made by fractional distillation of petroleum. D Polymers are made by joining short-chain molecules together.

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Answer: D

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Q4 · Poly(ethene) is made from ethene by the process of addition polymerisation 0973/11 Oct/Nov 2020

27 Poly(ethene) is made from ethene by the process of addition polymerisation. Which word describes ethene in this process? A fuel B catalyst C monomer D solvent

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Answer: C

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Q5 · Which row shows the structure of the monomer used to make poly(ethene) and the structure… 0973/11 May/June 2021

27 Which row shows the structure of the monomer used to make poly(ethene) and the structure of a section of poly(ethene)? monomer section of poly(ethene) H H H H H H A H C C H C C C C H H H H H H H H H H H H B H C C H C C C C H H H H H H H H H H C C C C C C C H H H H H H H H H H H H D C C C C C C H H H H

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Answer: C

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Q6 · Poly(ethene) is a saturated hydrocarbon 0973/12 May/June 2021

27 Poly(ethene) is a saturated hydrocarbon. It is formed by the addition polymerisation of ethene, H2C=CH2. Which diagram shows part of a molecule of poly(ethene)? A B H H H H H C C C C C C C C H H H H H C D H H H H H H H H C C C C C C C C H H H H H H H H

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Answer: D

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Q7 · Which statement about poly(ethene) is correct? 0973/11 Oct/Nov 2023

27 Which statement about poly(ethene) is correct? A It always contains less than 12 carbon atoms. B It is formed from ethane. C It is formed from ethene. D It occurs naturally.

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Answer: C

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Q8 · Poly(ethene) is made from ethene by addition polymerisation 0973/12 May/June 2024

27 Poly(ethene) is made from ethene by addition polymerisation. Which word describes ethene in this process? A fuel B catalyst C monomer D solvent

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Answer: C

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Q9 · Which statement describes poly(ethene)? 0973/11 May/June 2025

25 Which statement describes poly(ethene)? A It is formed from monomer molecules which each contain two atoms. B It is formed from a saturated hydrocarbon monomer. C It is formed in an addition reaction. D It is a polymer consisting of C, H and O atoms.

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Answer: C

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Q10 · Polymers are ……1…… chain molecules 0973/11 Oct/Nov 2025

26 Polymers are ……1…… chain molecules. They are formed when ……2…… join together. Which words complete gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A long alkanes B long monomers C short alkanes D short monomers

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Answer: B

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