HIKMAH MODULE

SCIENCE SPM
MODULE 14
PAPER 1
1. The windscreen of a car is made of

A. Glass
B. Perspex
C. PVC
D. Polypropene

2. What makes neoprene suitable for use as gas pipes?

A. A good electrical insulator

B. Easily vulcanized and not easily oxidized
C. Resistant to heat and does not react with oils and solvents
D. Impermeable to water

3. Why is synthetic rubber suitable for making windscreen laminating film?

A. Not easily vulcanized

B. Not easily oxidized by oxygen or the ozone
C. Resistant to alkalis and acids
D. Impermeable to water and gas

4. What are the characteristics of thermoset plastics?

I. Can be softened only once by heating
II. Can be moulded repeatedly into the shapes required
III. Hard and resistant to heat

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III

5. How can pollution from used plastic wrappers be prevented?

I. By compressing and burying the plastic wrappers underground
II. By burning the plastic wrappers in an incinerator
III. By recycling and using biodegradable plastic

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I, II and III

6. Which of the following materials is suitable for making aeroplane window?

A. Perspex
B. PVC
C. Melamine
D. Glass

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7. Diagram 1 shows a reversible chemical reaction.

Protein
Y

Molecules of amino
acids Diagram 1

What are process X and Y?

X Y
A. Polymerisation Depolymerisation
B. Depolymerisation Polymerisation
C. Depolymerisation Hydrolysis
D. Polymerisation Condensation

8. Natural rubber is soft, elastic and not heat resistant. How can it be made harder, more
elastic and more heat resistant?

A. Heat it with carbon

B. Add vinegar with it
C. Immerse it in ammonia solution
D. Heat it with sulphur

9. Why is polystyrene suitable as food containers

A. It is thermoset plastic
B. It can be moulded and recycled repeatedly
C. It is heat resistant
D. It is non-flammable

10. Which is a natural polymer?

A. Perspex
B. Protein
C. PVC
D. Neoprene

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PAPER 2
SECTION A + B

1. The figure below shows the making up of synthetic monomers into polymers

Polymers

Synthetic monomers

a) Give the definition of [2 marks]

i) polymer

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ii) monomer

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b) Identify process X [1 mark]

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c) Name two plastics which have linear polymers as shown in the diagram. State one
use for each of the plastics named. [4 marks]

Plastic A:_______________________________________________________________

Plastic B :______________________________________________________________

d) Name both monomer and polymer for natural rubber? [2 marks]

i) Monomer:

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ii) Polymer:

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2. a) Differentiate between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics in terms of their

capacity to be moulded. [ 2 marks]

Thermoplastic Thermosetting plastic

b) What is the reason for this difference in property between these two classes of
plastics? [2 marks]

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c) Give one example of the thermoplastic and one for thermosetting plastics. [2 marks]
Thermoplastic Thermosetting plastic

d) State two ways in which plastics may cause pollution to the environment. [ 2 marks]
i)
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ii)
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SECTION C

1. (a) List down four products made up by synthetic rubber. [4 marks]

(b) Name a process to improve the quality of natural rubber. Lists 2 of its
Improvement. [3 marks].
(c) Lists down 3 characteristics of a synthetic rubber. [3 marks]

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MODULE 14 - ANSWERS
PAPER 1
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. B

PAPER 2
SECTION A + B

1. (a) (i) a combination of monomers which bound together

(ii) a small unit of molecule
(b) Polymerisation
(c) Plastic A: Thermoplastics : plastic mineral bottles, plastic bag, plastic wrapping
Plastic B: Thermosetting plastics: melamine plates, mugs and protective coverings
of electrical appliances
(d) i) isoprene
ii) polyisoprene

2. a.
Thermoplastic Thermosetting plastic

Can be remoulded more than Only can be remoulded once

once/repeatedly

b. Thermoplastics do not cross links between the polymers, so that it can easily slide
Thermosetting plastics have cross links between polymers, so it will restrict their
ability to slide over one another
c.
Thermoplastic Thermosetting plastic

Polythene/ Perspex Bakelite/ Epoxy glue

d. It produces toxin gases when burnt

• They can choke drains and other drainage system
• Most of them are non-biodegradable, thus it can pollute soil and water

Section C
1 (a) Gloves, raincoat, hoses, gaskets and fan belt.
(b) Vulcanisation. Much harder, more resistant or more durable to chemical changes.
(c) Elastic, heat resistant, water resistant, chemical resistant, oil resistant, strong

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