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Paper 4 structured question: Polymers

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Polymers are widely used in various industries due to their unique properties.

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Structures of Nylon and PET

Nylon is a polyamide formed from diamines and dicarboxylic acids, while PET is a polyester made from ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid.

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    State the type of polymer nylon is.

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Polymer Structures

Nylon and PET are two important synthetic polymers with distinct structures and properties.

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    Describe the structure of PET.

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