Making Polymers Flashcards
0
Q
How many bonds can hydrogen atoms make?
A
One bond each
1
Q
Who many bonds can carbon atoms make?
A
Four bonds each
2
Q
When a hydrocarbon has a single covalent bond what is it called?
A
Alkane
3
Q
Alkane contain only single covalent bonds what are they described as?
A
Saturated
4
Q
A hydrocarbon chain has one or more double carbon covalent bonds what is it called?
A
Alkene
5
Q
What are alkenes described as being?
A
Unsaturated
6
Q
What is the test to distinguish alkenes and alkanes?
A
Bromine test
7
Q
What are polymers?
A
A very long chain molecule with repeating units
8
Q
When alkenes join together to make a polymer what is it called?
A
Polymerisation
9
Q
What conditions does polymerisation need?
A
High pressure and catalyst
