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The Greek root poly in the word polymer means:Read the answer and worked solution →The Greek root mer in the word polymer means:Read the answer and worked solution →Polymers are very large molecules of high molecular:Read the answer and worked solution →Another name for very large polymer molecules is:Read the answer and worked solution →The simple reactive molecules that build a polymer are:Read the answer and worked solution →Monomer units in a polymer are linked to each other by bonds that are:Read the answer and worked solution →The process of forming polymers from monomers is called:Read the answer and worked solution →Polymers are the backbone of how many major industries?Read the answer and worked solution →Natural polymers are found in animals and in:Read the answer and worked solution →Which of these is a natural polymer?Read the answer and worked solution →Cellulose acetate, or rayon, is an example of a polymer that is:Read the answer and worked solution →Nylon 6,6 and Buna-S are examples of polymers that are:Read the answer and worked solution →A polymer made from two different monomers is called a:Read the answer and worked solution →Buna-S is formed from styrene and:Read the answer and worked solution →Polythene, built from one kind of monomer, is a:Read the answer and worked solution →Polymers that soften on heating and harden on cooling are:Read the answer and worked solution →Polythene chains are described as linear or slightly:Read the answer and worked solution →Polythene and teflon are formed by polymerisation that is:Read the answer and worked solution →Condensation polymerisation eliminates simple molecules such as:Read the answer and worked solution →Polymers carrying amide linkages are termed:Read the answer and worked solution →Nylon 6,6 is prepared from adipic acid and:Read the answer and worked solution →The high tensile strength of nylon 6,6 comes from:Read the answer and worked solution →True or false on polymersRead the answer and worked solution →Quick picks on polymersRead the answer and worked solution →Match each polymer to its classRead the answer and worked solution →Addition or condensationRead the answer and worked solution →Natural or syntheticRead the answer and worked solution →Build a polymerRead the answer and worked solution →Fill the gaps on polymersRead the answer and worked solution →Spot the one that does not fitRead the answer and worked solution →

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The Greek root poly in the word polymer means:

  1. Many
  2. Few
  3. One
  4. None
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Correct answer: A. Many

1. The word is built from two Greek roots. 2. Mer means a unit or part. 3. Poly means many. _Source: syllabus Chemistry Part II, Chapter 15, Polymers._

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The Greek root mer in the word polymer means:

  1. A colour
  2. A unit
  3. A metal
  4. A liquid
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Correct answer: B. A unit

1. The word joins two Greek roots together. 2. Poly means many. 3. Mer means a unit or part. _Source: syllabus Chemistry Part II, Chapter 15, Polymers._

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Polymers are very large molecules of high molecular:

  1. Mass
  2. Speed
  3. Colour
  4. Charge
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Correct answer: A. Mass

1. The defining feature is sheer size. 2. Many repeating units are joined together. 3. So polymers have high molecular mass. _Source: syllabus Chemistry Part II, Chapter 15, Polymers._

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