Lesson 4.2.2.5
4.2.2.5 Polymers Quiz: AQA Chemistry, Unit 2
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What defines the structure of a polymer?
- Small discrete molecules
- Free moving electrons
- Very large molecules
- Giant ionic lattices
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How are atoms linked within a polymer molecule?
- Strong covalent bonds
- Metallic bonding
- Weak ionic bonds
- Intermolecular forces
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Why are polymers solids at room temperature?
- Weak ionic bonds
- Strong intermolecular forces
- High electrical charge
- Low molar mass
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Which bonding type holds the atoms within a polymer chain together?
- Metallic bonds
- Hydrogen bonds only
- Covalent bonds
- Ionic bonds
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Which bonding forces are between polymer molecules?
- Metallic bonds
- Intermolecular forces
- Ionic bonds
- Covalent bonds
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What physical state are polymers typically at room temperature?
- Gas
- Liquid
- Solid
- Plasma
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How is a polymer typically represented in chemical formulas?
- Repeating unit with n
- Giant ionic lattice
- Single molecule formula
- Metallic crystal grid
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What does the letter n represent in a polymer formula?
- Atomic number
- Molecular mass
- Large number
- Neutron count
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Which feature causes polymers to be solid at room temperature?
- Strong intermolecular forces
- Weak covalent bonds
- Low boiling points
- Free mobile ions
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Why do polymers have higher melting points than small molecules?
- Higher ion mobility
- Stronger intermolecular forces
- Smaller molecular size
- Weaker covalent bonds
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What key feature identifies a polymer structure diagram?
- Single ring structure
- Long repeating chain
- Isolated small molecules
- Giant crystal lattice
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What type of bonds hold the carbon backbone of a polymer together?
- Strong covalent bonds
- Electrostatic forces
- Metallic bonds
- Weak hydrogen bonds
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Which substance is a polymer?
- Poly(ethene)
- Iron
- Diamond
- Sodium chloride
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How are polymer molecules characterised in terms of size?
- Single isolated atoms
- Small diatomic molecules
- Subatomic particles
- Very large molecules
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Why are solid polymers unable to conduct electricity?
- No free electrons
- Free protons
- Delocalised sea
- Mobile ions
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What physical state are most polymers at room temperature?
- Gas
- Solid
- Liquid
- Aqueous
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What distinguishes polymer structure from small covalent molecules?
- Metallic lattice
- Very large size
- Atomic gas state
- Ionic bonding
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Which bond is stronger in a polymer, covalent or intermolecular?
- Neither exists
- Both are equal
- Covalent bonds
- Intermolecular forces
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What holds different polymer molecules together in a solid sample?
- Metallic bonding
- Intermolecular forces
- Ionic attractions
- Covalent bonds
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What type of bonds link atoms together in polymer molecules?
- Ionic bonds
- Metallic bonds
- Hydrogen bonds
- Covalent bonds
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