Alkenes to make polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is polymerisation?
A
Joining together lots of small alkene molecules (monomers) to form very large molecule.
2
Q
How are the monomers joined together in polymerisation?
A
Pressure and a catalyst.
3
Q
Many ethene molecules can be joined up to produce __________.
A
Polyethene.
4
Q
Polymers aren’t biodegradable, what does this mean?
A
They’re not broken down by microorganisms.
5
Q
What problems does the fact that polymers aren’t biodegradable cause?
A
If they’re buried in a landfill site they will still be there years later.
