Polymers in Science
Explore the fascinating world of polymers, from their basic structure to their diverse applications, with this comprehensive Grade 9 science worksheet.
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Polymers: Building Blocks of Our World
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers key concepts related to polymers.
1. What is the repeating unit that makes up a polymer?
Atom
Molecule
Monomer
Compound
2. Which of the following is an example of a natural polymer?
Plastic bottle
Nylon
DNA
Polyethylene
3. The process of joining monomers together to form a polymer is called .
4. Polymers can be categorized into two main types: natural and .
5. All plastics are polymers, but not all polymers are plastics.
True
False
6. Thermosetting polymers can be melted and reshaped multiple times.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the difference between addition polymerization and condensation polymerization.
8. Give two examples of how polymers are used in everyday life.
9. Identify the repeating monomer unit in the polymer structure shown below.
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