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Polymerization Reactions and Polymers Quiz

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Polymerization Reactions and Polymers Quiz

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Which of the following best defines a polymer?

A very large molecule made by linking together smaller molecules called monomers (correct)

A small molecule made by linking together larger molecules called monomers

A small molecule made by breaking apart larger molecules called monomers

A very large molecule made by breaking apart smaller molecules called monomers

Which of the following is an example of a polymer?

Water

Plastics (correct)

Oxygen

Salt

How are polymers named?

By using a random name

By using the common name of the monomer (correct)

By using a combination of the IUPAC and common names of the monomer

By using the IUPAC name of the monomer

What is polymerization?

<p>A process in which small molecules combine chemically to produce a large chainlike molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the first synthetic polymer discovered?

<p>1909</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Polymers

A polymer is a large molecule composed of many repeating units of smaller molecules, called monomers.
Polymers can be naturally occurring, such as proteins and cellulose, or synthetic, such as nylon and polyethylene.

Examples of Polymers

Proteins, cellulose, nylon, and polyethylene are all examples of polymers.

Naming Polymers

Polymers are typically named based on the repeating unit that makes up the polymer chain.

Polymerization

Polymerization is the process by which monomers are linked together to form a polymer.

History of Polymers

The first synthetic polymer, Parkesine, was discovered in 1855 by Alexander Parkes. It was exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London.

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Test your knowledge on polymerization reactions and the basics of polymers with this quiz. Learn about the process of linking monomers to form polymers and discover examples of polymers such as plastics and nylons.