4 h) Synthetic Polymers Flashcards
1
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Non-biodegradable
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Cannot be broken down by bacteria or fungi in the environment.
2
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Addition polymerisation
A
Polymerisation of a large number of monomers containing a carbon-carbon double bond, without anything else being formed.
3
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Biopolyester
A
A polyester which is biodegradable.
4
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Condensation polymerisation
A
Polymerisation of monomers in which each time two monomers combine, a small molecule such as water or hydrogen chloride is removed (e.g. a dicarboxylic acid and a diol).
5
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Monomer
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Molecules which can join up to form a polymer.
6
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Polymer
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A large molecule made when many small molecules (monomers) join together. Consists of many repeat units.
7
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Repeat unit
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The basic unit which repeats itself in a chain to form a polymer.
