Chapter 20.0-Polymer Soalan (74-76)

TUTORIAL EC025 : POLYMERS SEMESTER 2
CHAPTER 20.0 : POLYMERS

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
(a) Explain the terms: monomer, polymer, homopolymer, copolymer, straight chain polymer and
cross-linked polymer.
(b) Give examples of natural polymers, such as proteins, carbohydrates and natural rubber.
(c) Explain the preparation of synthetic polymers through:
(i) condensation polymerisation to produce polyamides (e.g. kevlar, nylon 6, nylon 6,6) and
polyester (e.g. dacron, terylene)
(ii) addition polymerisation to produce polyalkenes (e.g. polyethene, polyvinyl chloride , polystyrene
and teflon).
(d) Identify the type of addition polymers and condensation polymers.
(i) Deduce the monomers of agiven polymers.
(ii) Write equations to show the preparation of polyamides, polyesters and addition polymers.
(e) State the uses of synthetic polymers.
TUTORIAL QUESTIONS
1. Explain the following terms:

(a) polymer
(b) monomer
(c) homopolymer
(d) copolymer
(e) straight chain polymer
(f) cross-linked polymer
2. Polymers can be divided into natural and synthetic polymers. Explain the term natural polymer and
synthetic polymer by giving a suitable example for each.
3. Give the structural formula of the monomer for the following polymers.
(a) (b)
O
CH2 CH CH CH2
n C (CH2)6 NH
n
(c) (d)
CH2 CH
O O
COCH 3
O (CH2)3 O C CH2 CH2 C
O n
n
(e) (f)
O O CH2 CF 2
n
C C NH NH
n
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4. Predict the structure of polymers that are formed by copolymerisation of

(a) CH2=CHCN and CH3CH=CHCl
(b) HOOCC6H4COOH and HOCH2(CH2)3CH2OH
5. The structural formulae of four organic compounds are given below

(a) CH2CHCl (c) O O
Cl C C6H4 C Cl
(b) CH3COOH (d) HOCH2CH2OH
Choose an appropriate monomer that can undergo addition polymerisation and condensation
polymerization.
6. Draw the structural formula of the monomer(s) for the polymers given below:
(a) (b)
O O
NH (CH2)6 NH C (CH2)4 C
n
CHCH2
n
(c) O O
NH NH C C
n
7. (a) Explain what is condensation polymerisation.

(b) A, C10H14 can be oxidized with acidified potassium permanganate solution to form B, an aromatic
dicarboxylic acid. B can react with methanol/concentrated sulphuric acid to form a diester, C. C is
a monomer of Dacron. Suggest the possible structures of A, B and C.
8. (a) Draw the structural formula of

(i) hexanedioic acid
(ii) 1,6-hexanediamine
(b) Write an equation for the reaction between both compounds to form a polymer.
(c) Write the repeating unit of this polymer.
(d) Give the general name of this polymer.
(e) Name the type of polymerisation.
9. (a) Draw the structure of polymer formed for CH2=CH2CH3

(b) Write an equation to show the formation of the polymer.
(c) Give the initiator for the above polymerization
(d) Name the type of polymerization process
10. State two uses of the polymers below:

(a) Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
(b) Polystyrene
(c) Kevlar
(d) Terylene

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. Copolymer is best described as

A. an addition polymer
B. a naturally occurring polymer
C. polymer that softens upon heating and can be remould
D. a polymer consisting of more than one type of monomer
2. Which of the following is NOT a naturally occurring polymer?

A. Starch C. Terylene
B. Protein D. Cellulose
3. Which of the following is a monomer for synthetic rubber?

A. Ethene C. 2-Methyl-1,3-butadiene
B. Propene D. Methyl-2-methylpropenoate
4. Which of the following compounds can undergo self-condensation to form a polymer?

A. CH3CH=CH2 C. H2NCH2CH2CH2NH2
B. HOCH2CH2OH D. HOCH2CH2CH2CH2COOH
5. Polymer T has a structural formula as shown below.
CH3 Cl
CH2 CH C CH2 CHCH2
n
Choose the correct pair of monomers to make the above polymer.

A. CH2=CHCl and CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2
B. ClHC=CHCl and CH2=C(CH3)CH=CH2
C. CH2=CClCH=CH2 and CH2=CHCH3
D. CH2=CHCl and CH3C(CH3)=CHCH3
6. Which of the following compounds can react with ethane-1,2-diol in a condensation polymerisation
reaction ?
A. C6H5COOH
B. CH3CH=CH2
C. HOC6H4COOH
D. ClOCC6H4COCl
7. When nylon-6,6 is produced from a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine,

I. ammonia gas is liberated
II. peptide linkages are formed
III. condensation polymerisation occurs
8. Ethene and polyethene have similar

I. empirical formula
II. melting point
III. relative molecular mass

9.
nHOOC(CH2)2COOH + nHO(CH2)2OH CO(CH 2)2CO 2(CH2)2O + (2n1)H2O
n
P
The formation of polymer P in the above reaction is considered as

I. hydrolysis
II. esterification
III. condensation
10. What are the effects of cross-linking in a polymer?

I. The solubility decreases.
II. The softening point increases.
III The polymer becomes harder.


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TUTORIAL EC025 : POLYMERS SEMESTER 2

CHAPTER 20.0 : POLYMERS

1. Explain the following terms:

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4. Predict the structure of polymers that are formed by copolymerisation of

5. The structural formulae of four organic compounds are given below

7. (a) Explain what is condensation polymerisation.

8. (a) Draw the structural formula of

9. (a) Draw the structure of polymer formed for CH2=CH2CH3

10. State two uses of the polymers below:

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1. Copolymer is best described as

2. Which of the following is NOT a naturally occurring polymer?

3. Which of the following is a monomer for synthetic rubber?

4. Which of the following compounds can undergo self-condensation to form a polymer?

5. Polymer T has a structural formula as shown below.

Choose the correct pair of monomers to make the above polymer.

7. When nylon-6,6 is produced from a dicarboxylic acid and a diamine,

8. Ethene and polyethene have similar

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The formation of polymer P in the above reaction is considered as

10. What are the effects of cross-linking in a polymer?

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