Addition Polymerisation Flashcards
1
Q
How do write the name of a polymer?
A
Poly(monomer)
2
Q
A monomer is called chloroethene
Write the name of the addition polymer of this monomer
A
Poly(chloroethene)
3
Q
What should you remember when drawing a repeating unit of a polymer?
A
The double bond will turn into a single bond
There should be brackets with bonds going out of the brackets
There should be an n on the outside of the brackets
4
Q
What should you remember when drawing an addition polymer?
A
The molecules do not change
The double bond changes into a single bond
5
Q
Name three uses of polymers
A
Electronics
Food storage
Cosmetic products
6
Q
What is a disadvantage of using polymers?
A
They aren’t biodegradable
7
Q
What are the monomers in addition polymerisation?
A
Alkenes
