Ch. 13.5 : Polymerisation in Alkenes Flashcards

1
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Define polymer

A

Large molecule formed by thousands of repeating units ( monomers )

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Define monomer

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A specific arrangement of atoms in a polymer molecule that repeats over and over again

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3
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Describe the relationships between plastics, polymers and monomers

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The properties of a plastic material depend on the polymer chains that make it

The properties of a polymer depend on the monomers that make it

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4
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Describe how you would show the repeating unit of a monomer

A

Double bond broken
Square brackets with bonds extending through it
‘n’ before monomer and after polymer

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5
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What are the are conditions required for polymerisation of alkanes?

A

High temperature
High pressure
Catalysts

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