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Polymers: CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Chemistry exam question on 11.8 Polymers, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q37

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark11.8 Polymers
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 37: Which statement explains why the disposal of plastic waste leads to environmental problems? A Plastic waste forms toxic gases when it is burned. B Plastic waste

  2. Q37

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 mark11.8 Polymers
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 37: Which statement about the polymer PET is correct? A It can be broken down into its monomers and re-polymerised. B It is an addition polymer. C It is a polyamide

  3. Q7(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    3 marks11.8 Polymers
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 7(b): Fig. 7.1 shows a section of polymer Q. CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3 C C C C H H H H Fig. 7.1 ● Draw the displayed formula of the monomer that forms polymer Q. ● Name the

  4. Q38

    Specimen · Paper 2

    1 mark11.8 Polymers
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    Specimen Paper 2, question 38: Part of the structure of a polymer is shown. CH3 Cl CH3 Cl C C C C H F H F Which monomer is used to make this polymer? A B C D CH3 Cl CH3 Cl CH3 F CH3 H C C C C

  5. Q7(b)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    1 mark11.8 Polymers
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 7(b)(i): Name the other type of organic compound used in the formation of polyesters. [1]

  6. Q7(b)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    1 mark11.8 Polymers
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    Specimen Paper 4, question 7(b)(ii): Name the type of polymerisation used in the manufacture of polyesters. [1] [Total: 5] Group I II III IV V VI VII VIII 1 2 H He Key hydrogen helium 1 4 3 4 atomi
All 6 questions on Polymers, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q37 (1 mark): Which statement explains why the disposal of plastic waste leads to environmental problems? A Plastic waste forms toxic gases when it is burned. B Plastic waste
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q37 (1 mark): Which statement about the polymer PET is correct? A It can be broken down into its monomers and re-polymerised. B It is an addition polymer. C It is a polyamide
  3. June 2024, Paper 4, Q7(b) (3 marks): Fig. 7.1 shows a section of polymer Q. CH3 CH3 CH3 CH3 C C C C H H H H Fig. 7.1 ● Draw the displayed formula of the monomer that forms polymer Q. ● Name the
  4. Specimen, Paper 2, Q38 (1 mark): Part of the structure of a polymer is shown. CH3 Cl CH3 Cl C C C C H F H F Which monomer is used to make this polymer? A B C D CH3 Cl CH3 Cl CH3 F CH3 H C C C C
  5. Specimen, Paper 4, Q7(b)(i) (1 mark): Name the other type of organic compound used in the formation of polyesters. [1]
  6. Specimen, Paper 4, Q7(b)(ii) (1 mark): Name the type of polymerisation used in the manufacture of polyesters. [1] [Total: 5] Group I II III IV V VI VII VIII 1 2 H He Key hydrogen helium 1 4 3 4 atomi

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