Physical Science

Chapter 24: Organic Compounds

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
The process for the separation of petroleum compounds is called __________.
A)fractionating towers
B)fractional distillation
C)polymer synthesis
D)fractional fingerprinting
2.
Large molecules made up of smaller molecules linked together are called __________.
A)monomers
B)polymers
C)isomers
D)multimers
3.
The small molecules that form the links of large molecular chains are called __________.
A)isomers
B)monomers
C)multimers
D)polymers
4.
A petroleum compound with which of the following boiling points would climb highest in a fractionating tower?
A)350°C
B)150°C
C)50°C
D)250°C
5.
Which of the following is NOT obtained from petroleum?
A)saccharin
B)colored dye
C)aspirin
D)nucleic acid
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