0654.C11.7.02 — Describe the formation of poly(ethene) as an example of addition polymerisation using ethene monomers: past paper questions
Real questions on 0654.c11.7.02 — describe the formation of poly(ethene) as an example of addition polymerisation using ethene monomers
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- 0973/42 · May/June 2026 · Q8a(ii)[2]
(ii) Poly(ethene) is made by addition polymerisation of ethene monomers. Draw the structure of poly(ethene) in the box on Figure 8.1. [2]
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2025 · Q6c[2]
The formation of nylon is an example of condensation polymerisation. Describe two differences between condensation polymerisation and addition polymerisation.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2024 · Q11b(iii)[1]
Polymerisation of ethene produces poly(ethene). Describe what happens to ethene molecules during polymerisation.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2023 · Q5b(ii)[1]
State the name of the compound made when compound D reacts with steam.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2023 · Q5b(iii)[1]
State the name of the polymer made using compound D as a monomer.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2023 · Q8c(i)[1]
State the name of the polymer that is made from ethene.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2023 · Q8c(ii)[1]
State the type of polymerisation reaction that makes this polymer from ethene.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2023 · Q11a(iv)[1]
State which compound forms compound E in an addition polymerisation reaction. Choose from A, B, C or D.
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2023 · Q2d[2]
The monomer C 4 H 8 in Fig. 2.1 can be used to make a polymer. H H H H H C C C C H H H Fig. 2.1 Complete Fig. 2.2 to show the structure of the polymer made. C C Fig. 2.2
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2021 · Q8c(i)[1]
Describe what happens to the ethene molecules when they form a polymer.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2021 · Q8c(ii)[1]
Name the polymer made from ethene.
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2019 · Q2d(i)[2]
The structure of poly(ethene) is shown by H H C C H H n (n is a large number) Describe the formation of poly(ethene) using the terms monomer and polymer.
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2019 · Q2d(ii)[1]
The molecular structure of propene is shown below. H H C C CH 3 H Suggest the structure of poly(propene). Draw your answer in the space below.
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What examiners said
Many candidates only gave information about addition polymerisation or condensation polymerisation rather than giving information about both. The most common difference identified was that addition polymerisation produces the polymer only whereas condensation polymerisation produces the polymer along with a smaller molecule, usually water.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/42 Q6(c) (Cambridge)
Compound A was almost always correctly identified. All other options were seen as incorrect responses.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/41 Q11(a)(iv) (Cambridge)
Candidates found this question challenging. Most candidates recognised that the polymer would contain single bonds. Fewer were able to draw the –C2H5 group.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0973/42 Q2(d) (Cambridge)
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