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Question 22
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A thermosetting polymer is used to make the handle of an oven door. Why does the handle not melt when the oven is hot?

[1]
A

The forces between the polymer chains are weak and are easily overcome

B

The polymer chains are joined by strong covalent bonds between the chains

C

The polymer chains are very long so they are tangled tightly together

D

The polymer chains contain ions that attract each other very strongly

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10.3 Using materials Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /10.3 Using materials

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 10.3 Using materials, covering 10.3.1 Corrosion and its prevention, 10.3.2 Alloys as useful materials, and 10.3.3 Ceramics, polymers and composites. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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