MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4843

In polymer chemistry, the length of a polymer chain is often expressed by a specific ratio. What is the term for the number of repeating units?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4843

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In polymer chemistry, the length of a polymer chain is often expressed by a specific ratio. What is the term for the number of repeating units?

    • A) Polymerization constant
    • B) Degree of polymerization
    • C) Chain length index
    • D) Molar mass factor

    Answer: Degree of polymerization

    Explanation: Degree of polymerization represents the total number of monomer units; molar mass factor is tempting but refers to the total weight.