3.2 Plastics Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monomer?
A
A monomer is a small molecule that combines to form a polymer.
2
Q
What is a polymer
A
A polymer is the large molecule formed by combining many monomer molecules.
3
Q
By what process is a plastic made?
A
Addition polymerisation.
4
Q
If ethene is the repeating unit for a polymer, what is the name of the polymer?
A
Polyethene.
5
Q
If the repeating unit in a polymer is propene, what is the name of the polymer?
A
Polypropene.
6
Q
What is the repeating unit for polybutene?
A
Butene.
