C6.2.7 - Addition polymers Flashcards

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What polymer is formed when many ethene monomers join together?

A

Poly(ethene), polythene

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What is an addition polymer?

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Substance consisting of molecules made from many repeat units, formed by addition reactions

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What is a polymerisation reaction?

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A reaction in which small monomer molecules join together to make larger polymer molecules

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What polymer is formed when many propene monomers join together?

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poly(propene), polypropylene

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What polymer is formed when many chloroethene monomers join together?

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poly(chloroethene), polyvinyl chloride PVC

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