Chemistry Concepts and Applications

Section 3: Plastics and Other Polymers

Self Check Quizzes

1
A large molecule made up of many smaller, repeating units is called a __________.
A)ketone
B)monomer
C)polymer
D)wax
2
__________ gives additional strength to a polymer.
A)boiling
B)cross-linking
C)ionic bonding
D)single bonding
3
What is the product of the addition polymerization of ethene?
A)PVC
B)polyethylene
C)nylon
D)kevlar
4
In vulcanization, hydrocarbon chains in rubber are __________ by heating.

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A)broken
B)replaced
C)cross-linked
D)slid past one another
5
One common product of a condensation reaction is __________.
A)alcohol
B)ester
C)aldehyde
D)water
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