Alkenes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polymer
A
Long chain molecule made from lots of small molecules joined together
2
Q
Monomer
A
Small molecules that join together to make polymers
3
Q
Addition polymerisation
A
Formation of a long chain molecules from lots of small molecules joining together with no other products
4
Q
Use of polythene
A
Plastic bags
5
Q
Polypropylene uses
A
Plastic ropes, yoghurt container
6
Q
Polystyrene
A
Packing materials, electrical insulation
7
Q
PVC uses
A
Aprons, vinyl records, drainpipes
8
Q
PTFE/Teflon uses
A
Non-stick frying pans
9
Q
Super Glue (polymethyl2cyanopropenoate) uses
A
Gluing things
10
Q
PMMA, Perspex uses
A
Architecture, furniture
