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Degradable polymers past paper questions

Chemistry 9701 · Polymerisation. 1 recognise that poly(alkenes) are chemically inert and can therefore be difficult to biodegrade 2 recognise that some polymers can be degraded by the action of light 3 recognise that polyesters and polyamides are biodegradable by acidic and alkaline hydrolysis

It came up in 2 of 139 papers, for about 1 marks a paper when it does. It last came up in October/November 2018.

Often set with Hess’s law, Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts, Addition polymerisation.

2 questions, newest first

1. 9701/21/O/N/18 Question 3 part (c(iii)) · 1 mark
2. 9701/23/O/N/18 Question 3 part (c(iii)) · 1 mark

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