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4.7.3.1 Addition polymerisation Flashcards

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When is addition polymerisation?

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  • Alkenes can be used to make polymers such as poly(ethene) and poly(propene) by addition polymerisation
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What happens during addition polymerisation?

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  • In addition polymerisation reactions, many small molecules (monomers) join together to form very large molecules (polymers)
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Give an example of addition polymerisation:

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  • H H ( H H )
    n C = C = (- C - C -)
    H H ( H H ) n
    ethene (polyethene)
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Why in addition polymers the repeating unit has the same atoms as the monomer?

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  • Because no other molecule is formed in the reaction
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