ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry
6.3.7.1Types of polymerisation: addition and condensation
Types of polymerisation: addition and condensation in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 6.3.7.1.1Describe the characteristics of addition polymers such as poly(ethene) and PVC.
- 6.3.7.1.2Explain condensation polymerisation in polyesters and polyamides.
- 6.3.7.1.3Predict the type of polymerisation for a given monomer or pair of monomers.
- 6.3.7.1.4Deduce the repeat unit of a polymer from its monomer(s) and identify the monomer(s) in a section of polymer.
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Addition polymerisation
40 min
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Condensation polymers: polyesters and polyamides
45 min
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