Polymers: past paper questions
Real questions on polymers
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- 0620/31 · May/June 2026 · Q1a(v)[1]
is a polymer
See it on the paper → - 0620/43 · May/June 2026 · Q7b(iii)[3]
Compound A can undergo addition polymerisation to form polymer B. Draw the section of polymer B that contains two repeat units.
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · February/March 2026 · Q6b[1]
Deduce the number of water molecules produced when the part of the protein shown in Figure 6.1 forms from amino acid monomers.
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · February/March 2026 · Q6c[3]
Complete Figure 6.2 to show the general structure of an amino acid monomer. R represents a side-chain. Show all of the atoms and all of the bonds. R C
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · February/March 2026 · Q6d(i)[1]
Deduce the number of repeat units shown in Figure 6.3.
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · February/March 2026 · Q6d(ii)[2]
Name the two types of organic compounds needed to make the polymer shown in Figure 6.3.
See it on the paper → - 0620/41 · October/November 2025 · Q5e(i)[3]
Draw two repeat units of the polymer formed from the reaction of butane-1,4-diol with butanedioic acid. Show all the atoms and all the bonds in the ester linkages.
See it on the paper → - 0620/41 · October/November 2025 · Q5e(ii)[1]
State the type of polymerisation when butane-1,4-diol reacts with butanedioic acid.
See it on the paper → - 0620/43 · October/November 2025 · Q6d(i)[1]
Name the type of polymerisation that is used to produce this polymer.
See it on the paper → - 0620/43 · October/November 2025 · Q6d(ii)[1]
Suggest why it is not possible to write the molecular formula of this polymer.
See it on the paper → - 0620/43 · October/November 2025 · Q6d(iii)[1]
State the number of monomer units that are needed to make the part of the polymer structure shown in Fig. 6.1.
See it on the paper → - 0620/43 · October/November 2025 · Q6d(iv)[2]
Draw the displayed formula of the monomer used to make this polymer. (iv)
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · May/June 2025 · Q6e(iii)[2]
Draw the structure of one repeat unit of the polymer formed when compound B undergoes addition polymerisation.
See it on the paper → - 0620/33 · October/November 2024 · Q2a(iv)[1]
Complete this sentence about polymers. Polymers are large molecules built up from many smaller molecules called
See it on the paper → - 0620/33 · October/November 2024 · Q4d(i)[4]
Name two substances and state two conditions required. substance substance condition
See it on the paper → - 0620/41 · October/November 2024 · Q6a[1]
State the type of polymerisation reaction that occurs when natural polyamides form.
See it on the paper → - 0620/41 · October/November 2024 · Q6b[1]
State the term given to natural polyamides.
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · February/March 2024 · Q5e(i)[1]
State the type of polymerisation but-1-ene undergoes.
See it on the paper → - 0620/42 · February/March 2024 · Q5e(ii)[3]
Draw part of the polymer molecule to show three repeat units. [Total: 15]
See it on the paper → - 0620/43 · October/November 2023 · Q6e(i)[1]
State the term used to describe the type of polymerisation used to produce polyesters and polyamides.
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Few candidates deduced three water molecules were produced. Limited responses • Few candidates deduced three water molecules were produced.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0620/42 Q6(b) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates knew there was a hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon atom and a few drew the correct functional groups. Limited responses • Most candidates did not draw displayed formulae of the functional groups.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0620/42 Q6(c) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates correctly deduced two repeat units were shown. Limited responses • Some candidates thought there were 3 or 4 repeat units.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0620/42 Q6(d)(i) (Cambridge)
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