True or false on polymers

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Poly means many in Greek.

2. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Monomer units join by ionic bonds.

3. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Cellulose is a natural polymer.

4. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Polythene is a copolymer.

5. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Nylons carry amide linkages.

6. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Teflon is made by condensation.

Instructions

Decide whether each statement is true or false.

Explanation