C6.2.7 - Addition polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What polymer is formed when many ethene monomers join together?
A
Poly(ethene), polythene
2
Q
What is an addition polymer?
A
Substance consisting of molecules made from many repeat units, formed by addition reactions
3
Q
What is a polymerisation reaction?
A
A reaction in which small monomer molecules join together to make larger polymer molecules
4
Q
What polymer is formed when many propene monomers join together?
A
poly(propene), polypropylene
5
Q
What polymer is formed when many chloroethene monomers join together?
A
poly(chloroethene), polyvinyl chloride PVC