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Chem12 c02 Summary
Chem12 c02 Summary
Summary Questions
1. Create a study guide for this chapter based on the 3. Create a concept map to summarize what you
Key Concepts on page 78. For each point, create three have learned in this chapter. Starting with the term
or four sub-points that provide further information, “polymer,” add branches to include various kinds of
relevant examples, explanatory diagrams, or general polymers, how they are formed, their properties, and
equations. examples.
2. Look back at the Starting Points questions on page 78. 4. Create a quiz based on the summary at the end of each
Answer these questions using what you have learned section. Your quiz could be online or on index cards.
in this chapter. Compare your latest answers with Write a question for each summary point, and then
those that you wrote at the beginning of the chapter. devise a way to present the correct answer.
Note how your answers have changed.
vocabulary
polymer (p. 80) plastic (p. 88) monosaccharide (p. 101) DNA (p. 104)
monomer (p. 80) condensation polymer (p. 95) polysaccharide (p. 101) RNA (p. 104)
homopolymer (p. 80) polyester (p. 95) amino acid (p. 102) nucleic acid (p. 104)
copolymer (p. 81) polyamide (p. 96) peptide (p. 102) nucleotide (p. 104)
addition polymer (p. 84) carbohydrate (p. 101)
CarEEr PATHwAYS
Grade 12 Chemistry can lead to a wide range of careers. Some require a college SKILLS A7
HANDBOOK
diploma or a B.Sc. degree. Others require specialized or postgraduate degrees.
This graphic organizer shows a few pathways to careers mentioned in this chapter.
1. Select two careers related to Polymers that you find interesting. Research the
educational pathways that you would need to follow to
pursue these careers. What is involved in the required L.L.B. patent lawyer
educational programs? Prepare a brief report of your
findings.
2. For one of the two careers that you chose above, describe M.D. clinical geneticist
the career, main duties and responsibilities, working
conditions, and setting. Also outline how the career M.Sc. geneticist
benefits society and the environment.
biomedical biochemist
12U Chemistry
materials scientist technology
researcher
OSSD
structural engineer
11U Chemistry B.Eng. materials engineer
paint chemistry technician
college diploma product testing technician
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