4.1.3 alkene polymers

Question 1

what is a polymer

Answer 1

a large molecule made of monomers

Question 2

what is additional polymerisation

Answer 2

when non-saturated alkene chains break their double bond to make saturated long chains

Question 3

2 conditions needed

Answer 3

high pressure and high temp

Question 4

once it is a repeating polymer what is the prefix

Answer 4

poly-

Question 5

how would u write out a general monomer -> polymer

Answer 5

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Question 6

what is the polymer, monomer and use of:
propene
phenylethene
tetrafluroethene

Answer 6

propene, polypropene, toys and pvc windows
pheylethene, poly(phenylethe) used as styrafoam
tetrafluroethene, poly(tetrafluroethene), coating on nonstick pans