ORGANIC CHEM - POLYMERS Flashcards
1
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What is a polymer?
A
long chain molecules formed from many repeating units (monomers)
2
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What is a monomer?
A
a small molecule that repeats to form a polymer
3
Q
What are addition polymers made from?
A
alkenes (open up double bonds and join together to form polymer chains. this is called addition polymerisation)
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