Addition polymers

Question 1

Question 2

explain why addition polymers are unreactive

Answer 2

they are non-polar.
they have strong bonds and therefore needs a lot of energy to break the bonds.
they aren’t susceptible to nucleophilic attack

Question 3

explain the nature of intermolecular forces between molecules of polyalkenes.

Answer 3

The Van der Waal’s forces between the chains are very strong which results in the polymers having high melting and boiling points. The strength of van der Waals forces increase with chain length.