1. Polymers are
Answer: B. large molecules built from many smaller molecules called monomers
Chemistry Class 10 Unit 12: Polymers MCQs
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2. The small repeating units that make up a polymer are called
Answer: D. monomers
3. Based on synthesis, polymers are classified as addition polymers and
Answer: A. condensation polymers
4. Addition polymers are formed by
Answer: C. adding monomer units without losing any small molecule
5. Polyethene is formed from the monomer
Answer: B. ethene
6. Polyethene is an example of an
Answer: C. addition polymer
7. The repeating unit of polyethene is
Answer: A. –CH₂–CH₂–
8. PVC is made from the monomer
Answer: D. vinyl chloride (chloroethene)
9. Condensation polymers are formed when monomers join with the release of a small molecule such as
Answer: A. water
10. Condensation polymers are usually
Answer: D. polyamides or polyesters
11. Polyesters such as PET are formed from terephthalic acid and
Answer: B. ethylene glycol (a diol)
12. Polyamides such as nylon-6,6 are formed from hexamethylenediamine and
Answer: C. adipic acid
13. Polyesters are formed from
Answer: D. dicarboxylic acids and diols
14. The linkage found in polyesters is
Answer: A. ester linkage
15. The linkage found in polyamides is
Answer: C. amide linkage
16. Nylon-6,6 is a
Answer: B. polyamide
17. PET is a
Answer: C. polyester
18. Which process produces water as a by-product?
Answer: A. Condensation polymerisation
19. PET can be converted back into its monomers by
Answer: B. acid hydrolysis
20. PET is considered recyclable because it
Answer: D. can be broken down into monomers and re-polymerised
21. The word 'plastic' comes from the Greek word meaning
Answer: C. malleable or mouldable
22. Most plastics are highly resistant to degradation due to their strong
Answer: A. carbon–carbon backbone
23. Small plastic particles that contaminate water bodies are called
Answer: B. microplastics
24. Plastics disposed in landfills take up a lot of space and
Answer: D. leach dangerous chemicals into soil or groundwater
25. Plastics accumulate in oceans and are mistaken for food by
Answer: B. marine animals
26. Burning plastics releases
Answer: A. toxic gases and particulates
27. Which statement is NOT true about PET?
Answer: C. It cannot be recycled
28. Which is NOT a property of plastics?
Answer: D. They are easily decomposed by microorganisms
About Chemistry Class 10 Unit 12 MCQs (Federal Board)
These 28 Chemistry MCQs cover Class 10 Unit 12: Polymers of the Federal Board (FBISE) SSC-II (Class 10) syllabus. They are SLO-based MCQs as per the new pattern for FBISE exams. Each question has four options and the correct answer is shown, so you can practise for the annual examination and find the topics you still need to revise. You can also read the Polymers notes for this chapter. Download the Polymers MCQs as a PDF using the button at the top of this page.