Problem Analysis and Solution
The worksheet focuses on understanding polymers, their repeating units (monomers), and how they are formed. Let's solve each question step by step.
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Question 1: What is the repeating unit of this polymer?
The given polymer structure is:
```
Cl
|
Cl - C - Cl
| |
Cl - C - Cl
| |
Cl - C - Cl
```
Each repeating unit in the polymer is a segment that can be isolated and repeated to form the entire polymer chain. In this case, the repeating unit is:
```
Cl
|
Cl - C - Cl
```
This repeating unit is essentially a chlorinated ethylene molecule (`CH_2=CCl_2`).
Correct Answer:
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Option 3: `Cl - CH_2 - CH_2 - Cl`
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Question 2: What is the monomer of this polymer?
The given polymer structure is:
```
Cl
|
Cl - C - Cl
| |
Cl - C - Cl
| |
Cl - C - Cl
```
To determine the monomer, we need to identify the simplest building block that can undergo polymerization to form this polymer. The repeating unit identified in Question 1 is `Cl - CH_2 - CH_2 - Cl`, which suggests that the monomer must be able to form this repeating unit through addition polymerization.
The monomer for this polymer is
vinyl chloride (`CH_2=CHCl`), which is a common monomer used to produce polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Correct Answer:
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Option 2: `CH_2=CHCl`
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Question 3: What polymer would be made from this monomer?
The given monomer is:
```
O
C = C - C
```
This monomer is
acrylic acid (`CH_2=CHCOOH`). When acrylic acid undergoes polymerization, it forms
polyacrylic acid. The polymer structure will have repeating units of the monomer, with the carboxylic acid group (`-COOH`) remaining intact.
The polymer structure will look like:
```
O
[- CH_2 - CH - COO -]_n
```
Among the given options, the correct polymer structure is:
```
O
[- CH_2 - CH - COO -]_n
```
Correct Answer:
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Option 4:
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Final Answers:
1.
Repeating unit of the polymer:
Option 3: `Cl - CH_2 - CH_2 - Cl`
2.
Monomer of the polymer:
Option 2: `CH_2=CHCl`
3.
Polymer from the given monomer:
Option 4:
Boxed Final Answers:
\[
\boxed{3, 2, 4}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of polymer worksheet.