Monomers and Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between monomers and polymers?
A
The difference between monomers and polymers is that monomers is made of 1 unit and the polymer is made of more than one/lots of units.
2
Q
List 2 natural polymers and 2 synthetic polymers and give a use for each of them
A
Synthetic polymers:
Nylon (tights)
Polythene (plastic bags)
Natural polymers:
Silkworms (Silk material in clothes)
Cotton plants (Cotton material in clothes)
3
Q
What does polymerization mean?
A
It’s when monomers join together to create polymers.
