C11.7· 10 questions · 10 marks · 12 min · 2019–2025· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (9-1) Paper 1 question on polymers, laid out as 3 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.



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Sciences - Co-ordinated (9-1) 0973 · Polymers — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 1 | 0973/11 May/June 2019 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 0973/11 May/June 2020 |
| 3 | D | 1 | 0973/12 May/June 2020 |
| 4 | C | 1 | 0973/11 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 5 | C | 1 | 0973/11 May/June 2021 |
| 6 | D | 1 | 0973/12 May/June 2021 |
| 7 | C | 1 | 0973/11 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 8 | C | 1 | 0973/12 May/June 2024 |
| 9 | C | 1 | 0973/11 May/June 2025 |
| 10 | B | 1 | 0973/11 Oct/Nov 2025 |
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
1 marks
Answer: A
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.
1 marks
Answer: D
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.
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: C
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
1 marks
Answer: C
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
1 marks
Answer: D
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.
1 marks
Answer: C
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
1 marks
Answer: C
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.
1 marks
Answer: C
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
1 marks
Answer: B