C11 Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a polymer?
A
A polymer is made by joining together thousands of small, identical molecules.
2
Q
What are the 2 types of polymers?
A
Addition polymer and Condensation polymer
3
Q
What is the structure of a monomer?
A
A double carbon to carbon bond.
4
Q
What is the structure of a polymer?
A
It has a single carbon to carbon bonds.
5
Q
What does ‘poly’ mean?
A
It means many.
6
Q
What does the little ‘n’ mean?
A
It represents a large number of repeating units.
7
Q
How are addition polymers?
A
Addition polymers are formed from alkenes.
8
Q
What happens to the monomers when reacted in condensation polymerisation?
A
It loses a small molecule such as water
