1. Nylon is an example of a synthetic condensation polymer.

A section of the structure of nylon

is shown below:

a) What is condensation polymerization?

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(3 marks)
b) Polyesters and polyamides both form from condensation polymerization.
Draw the structural formulae of the monomers in the formation of a:
(i) Polyester

(ii) Polyamide

(4 marks)
c) Is nylon a polyester or a polyamide?

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d) What is the name of the linkage in the nylon polymer?
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e) Give two uses for nylon.
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f) Give the name of a natural polymer that has a similar linkage to nylon.
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g) There are many advantages to synthetic polymers but there are also many disadvantages,
mostly in terms of their effect on the environment. Give two disadvantages of synthetic
polymers by explaining their effect on the environment.
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(3 marks)
[Total 15 marks]
2. The structures of three organic compounds are shown below.

a) State the name of the homologous series to which EACH of Compounds B and C belongs.
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(2 marks)
b) Compound A burns with a blue flame in oxygen. Write a balanced equation for this reaction.

(2 marks)
c) State which of the two compounds, A or B, is more soluble in water. Give a reason for your
answer.
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d) State whether Compound A or Compound C would react more vigorously with sodium metal
and give a reason for your choice.
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Reason:
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e) Write a balanced equation for the reaction of compound C with sodium metal.

(2 marks)
f) Describe ONE test that could be used to identify the gas that is produced in the reaction of
compound C with sodium.
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g) Compounds A and C react together in the presence of a catalyst to form compound F. State the
name of the catalyst and draw the FULLY DISPLAYED structure of Compounds D.
Name of catalyst: ………………………………………………………………………………………
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Structure of Compound D:

(2 marks)
[Total 15 marks]