Question detail

Which of the following best describes the structure of a polymer?

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MCQ

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Topic

How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances

Question

  1. A. A single layer of atoms
  2. B. A network of ionic bonds
  3. C. Very large molecules with repeating units linked by covalent bonds
  4. D. Small clusters of atoms

Answer

The correct option is Very large molecules with repeating units linked by covalent bonds. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe polymers as very large molecules made from atoms linked by covalent bonds in the subtopic Polymers.

Explanation

The correct option is Very large molecules with repeating units linked by covalent bonds. Very large molecules with repeating units linked by covalent bonds is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe polymers as very large molecules made from atoms linked by covalent bonds. This belongs to the subtopic Polymers within How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Polymers.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Polymer Structure

Students often describe polymers as small molecules instead of very large molecules.

Emphasize that polymers are characterized by their large size and are made from many atoms linked by covalent bonds.

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