Polymers - Jamb Chemistry Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1979

Which of the following substances are all made by the process of polymerization?

A. Nylon and soap
B. Ethanoic acid margarine and ethanol
C. Nylon and artificial rubber
D. Soap and butane
E. Margarine and nylon

Question 2:

• JAMB 1981

A polymerization reaction is one in which?

A. Small molecules form giant molecules
B. Atoms form molecules
C. Giant molecules form small molecules
D. Molecules form volatile compounds
E. A molecule rearranges itself

Question 3:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following are made by the process of polymerization?

A. Nylon and soap
B. Nylon and artificial rubber
C. Soap and butane
D. Margarine and nylon

Question 4:

• JAMB 1987

Synthetic rubber is made by polymerization of?

A. 2 methyl buta - 1, 3 - diene
B. 2 methyl buta - 1, 2 - diene
C. 2 methyl but -1-ene
D. 2 methyl but-2-ene

Question 5:

• JAMB 2002

which of the following polymers is suitable for packaging and electrical insulation?

A. Polyamide
B. Polyethene
C. Polycarbonate
D. Polystyrene