6 - Addition and Condensation Polymerisation

Question 1

What undergoes Addition Polymerisation?

Answer 1

Alkenes undergo addition polymerisation.

Question 2

What are addition polymers made from?

Answer 2

They’re made from one type of monomer only. Only one product is produced.

Question 3

What’s the general formula for Addition Polymerisation?

Answer 3

(THIS IS A VISUAL DIAGRAM)

Question 4

What’s the functional group of an Addition Polymer?

Answer 4

The C=C double bond.

Question 5

How do you identify Condensation Polymerisation?

Answer 5

Two monmers with two functional groups then it’s condensation polymerisation. Or, if there’s one monomer with two functional groups then it’s condensation polymerisation. if it has an amide/ester linkage it’s condensation polymerisation.

Question 6

How do you identify Addition Polymerisation?

Answer 6

If the backbone is a continuous chain of carbon atoms, it’s an addition polymer.