More plastics

Question 1

what are the advantages of synthetic fibers/ plastic

Answer 1

strong
durable
waterproof
cheap
some are recyclable

Question 2

what are some disadvantages of synthetic fibers/ plastic

Answer 2

not biodegradable
toxic fumes from burning 
crude oil
harmful to the environment
landfills

Question 3

what are some toxic fumes and where is it released from

Answer 3

carbon monoxide CO ……. any plastics
hydrogen chloride HCL …… plastics containing chlorinelike PVC
hydrogen cyanide HCN ……..plastics containing N nylon

Question 4

what is the process addition polymerisation

Answer 4

making polymers by additions

Question 5

what must the monomer be

Answer 5

UNSATURATED

HAVE A CARBON TO CARBON DOUBLE BOND

Question 6

explain the process of polymerisation

Answer 6

• first, the monomer is broken up to three
• the double bond breaks up and is left for others to bond with the monomer
• all the monomers join together to make a polymer

Question 7

what is a repeating unit

Answer 7

the monomer that is getting repeated

Question 8

what are examples of polychloroethene

Answer 8

plastic bottle
records
floor tiles

Question 9

what is the monmer of polypropene

Answer 9

H    H
/      /
C = C
/      /
H    CH3

Question 10

what are the uses of polypropene

Answer 10

plastic chairs
fishing net
carpet backing

Question 11

should a polymer have a double bond

Answer 11

no