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CH18 - POLYMERS

Lactic acid can be made from corn starch. It polymerises to form the polymer, polylactic acid (PLA) which is biodegradable. (a) Suggest two advant...

2009 Summer

Theory

CH18 - POLYMERS

A macromolecule is a very large molecule. Macromolecules can be made by joining smaller molecules together. This is called polymerisation. Which row i...

2010 Summer

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CH18 - POLYMERS

A macromolecule is a very large molecule.Macromolecules can be made by joining smaller molecules together. This is called polymerisation.Which row in ...

2010 Summer

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CH18 - POLYMERS

A macromolecule is a very large molecule.Macromolecules can be made by joining smaller molecules together. This is called polymerisation.Which row in ...

2010 Summer

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CH18 - POLYMERS

Hydrolysis is used in chemistry to break down complex molecules into simpler ones.(a) Compounds containing the group $\overset{O}{\parallel}C$ or $\te...

2010 Summer

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CH18 - POLYMERS

The hydrolysis of complex carbohydrates to simple sugars is catalysed by enzymes called carbohydrases and also by dilute acids.(a) (i) They are both c...

2010 Summer

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CH18 - POLYMERS

The hydrolysis of complex carbohydrates to simple sugars is catalysed by enzymes called carbohydrases and also by dilute acids.(a) (i) They are both c...

2010 Summer

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CH18 - POLYMERS

Monomers polymerise to form polymers or macromolecules.(a) (i) Explain the term polymerise...............................................................

2010 Winter

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CH18 - POLYMERS

In the absence of oxygen, certain bacteria decompose carbohydrates to biogas. This is a mixture of gases mainly methane and carbon dioxide. Biogas is ...

2010 Winter

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CH18 - POLYMERS

Synthetic polymers are widely used in the modern world.(a) Their use has brought considerable advantages to modern life as well as some disadvantages....

2010 Winter

Theory

CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

The changes that occur when a substance changes state are shown below.Which process, W, X, Y or Z, is occurring in the following four situations?1. Bu...

2015 Summer

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

A student uses the apparatus shown in the diagram below to measure the volume of carbon dioxide gas made when different masses of marble chips are add...

2015 Summer

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Atoms contain electrons, neutrons and protons. What is the definition of nucleon number? A the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom B the numb...

2015 Summer

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

The diagram shows the atomic structure of an element X. What is X?A. aluminiumB. berylliumC. boronD. fluorine

2015 Summer

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Which statements comparing the properties of electrons, neutrons and protons are correct?[Table_1]Table:| | neutrons and protons are both heavier th...

2015 Summer

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Rescuers are drilling through fallen rock in order to rescue some men trapped in a cave. The drill needs lubricating from time to time.The following s...

2015 Summer

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

In which compounds are pairs of electrons shared between atoms?1. methane2. lead bromide3. sodium chlorideA. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. 1 and 3D. 1, 2 and 3

2015 Summer

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CH5 - REACTING MASSES AND CHEMICAL EQUATIONS

What is the relative formula mass, $M_r$, of $CaCO_3$?A. 50B. 68C. 100D. 204

2015 Summer

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Copper and hydrogen can each be formed by electrolysis. At which electrodes are these elements formed? [Table_1]

2015 Summer

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

The diagram shows a failed attempt to copper-plate a pan.Which action will plate the pan with copper?A. cooling the copper sulfate solution in an ice ...

2015 Summer