Chemistry In Society: Plastics Flashcards
1
Q
Plastics are materials known as?
A
Polymers
2
Q
Polymers are long-chain molecules formed by joining what together?
A
monomers
3
Q
What is the name of the reaction called forming a polymer?
A
Polymerisation
4
Q
Is a monomer saturated or unsaturated and why?
A
Monomers are unsaturated because they have a C=C