Monomers and Polymers

Question 1

Cells link monomers by ___

Answer 1

dehydration process

Question 2

Cells break down macromolecules by a process called ___

Answer 2

hydrolysis (adding a molecule of water)

Question 3

___ is a substance or
material consisting of very large
molecules called
macromolecules, composed of
many repeating subunits.

Answer 3

polymer

Question 4

___ is a substance or material consisting of very large molecules called macromolecules, composed of many repeating subunits.

Answer 4

polymer

Question 5

bonding is almost entirely covalent

Answer 5

organic compounds

Question 6

most have ionic bonds

Answer 6

inorganic compounds

Question 7

may be gases, liquids, or solids with low melting points (less than 260 degrees celsius)

Answer 7

organic compounds

Question 8

most are solids with high melting points

Answer 8

inorganic compounds

Question 9

most are insoluble in water

Answer 9

organic compounds

Question 10

many are soluble in water

Answer 10

inorganic compounds

Question 11

most are soluble in organic solvents such as diethyl ether, toluene, and dichloromethane

Answer 11

organic compounds

Question 12

almost all are insoluble in organic solvents

Answer 12

inorganic compounds

Question 13

aqueous solutions do not conduct electricity

Answer 13

organic compounds

Question 14

aqueous solutions conduct electricity

Answer 14

inorganic compounds

Question 15

almost all burn

Answer 15

organic compounds

Question 16

very few burn

Answer 16

inorganic compounds

Question 17

reactions are usually slow

Answer 17

organic compounds

Question 18

reactions are often very fast

Answer 18

inorganic compounds