0653.C11.5.02 — State that the formation of poly(ethene) is an example of addition polymerisation using ethene (an alkene) monomers: past paper questions
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- 0653/32 · October/November 2025 · Q5b(iii)[2]
Complete the sentences about poly(ethene) using one word in each gap. Poly(ethene) is a polymer made from ethene. Polymers are large molecules built up from many smaller molecules called . The formation of poly(ethene) is
See it on the paper → - 0653/33 · October/November 2025 · Q5b(iii)[2]
Complete the sentences about poly(ethene) using one word in each gap. Poly(ethene) is a polymer made from ethene. Polymers are large molecules built up from many smaller molecules called . The formation of poly(ethene) is
See it on the paper → - 0653/31 · May/June 2025 · Q6a(iii)[1]
forms poly(ethene) in an addition polymerisation reaction
See it on the paper → - 0653/42 · February/March 2025 · Q6a(i)[1]
State the type of polymerisation reaction that forms poly(ethene) from its monomers.
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State the formula of the monomer used to make poly(ethene).
See it on the paper → - 0653/33 · May/June 2024 · Q8c(iii)[1]
State the name of the type of chemical reaction that changes ethene into poly(ethene).
See it on the paper → - 0653/43 · May/June 2022 · Q5c(ii)[1]
State the type of polymerisation reaction that happens when ethene forms a polymer.
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What examiners said
The monomer C2H4, was successfully stated by some candidates. The main incorrect response was CH4.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0653/31 Q6(a)(iii) (Cambridge)
The term ‘addition polymerisation’ was familiar to some candidates. Some of the more common incorrect suggestions included fractional distillation, condensation polymerisation, polymerisation and either the name or formula for ethene.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0653/42 Q6(a)(i) (Cambridge)
The formula of ethene was known by many candidates. Versions of the formula in its displayed form were accepted. The general formulae for alkenes or alkanes were not accepted.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0653/42 Q6(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
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