Chemistry In Society: Plastics Flashcards

1
Q

Plastics are materials known as?

A

Polymers

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2
Q

Polymers are long-chain molecules formed by joining what together?

A

monomers

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3
Q

What is the name of the reaction called forming a polymer?

A

Polymerisation

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4
Q

Is a monomer saturated or unsaturated and why?

A

Monomers are unsaturated because they have a C=C

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