Organic Molecules (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What are the repeating building blocks that make up polymers called?
What are the repeating building blocks that make up polymers called?
Monomers
What happens to small molecules during addition polymerisation?
What happens to small molecules during addition polymerisation?
No small molecules are eliminated
Which monomer is used to form polyethylene?
Which monomer is used to form polyethylene?
Ethene
What small molecule is typically eliminated during condensation polymerisation?
What small molecule is typically eliminated during condensation polymerisation?
Water
What is the typical physical state of polymers at room temperature?
What is the typical physical state of polymers at room temperature?
Solids
What makes polylactic acid (PLA) environmentally friendlier than traditional plastics?
What makes polylactic acid (PLA) environmentally friendlier than traditional plastics?
It's biodegradable and from bio sources
Why do most plastics create environmental waste problems?
Why do most plastics create environmental waste problems?
They're non-biodegradable
What recycling code (01-07) is used for PET plastic water bottles?
What recycling code (01-07) is used for PET plastic water bottles?
01
Which polymer is formed from styrene monomers containing a benzene ring?
Which polymer is formed from styrene monomers containing a benzene ring?
Polystyrene
Which functional groups are involved in condensation polymerisation?
Which functional groups are involved in condensation polymerisation?
-COOH, -OH, -NH₂