PL - polymers Flashcards

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what is addition polymerisation

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formed from alkenes

the double bond in alkenes ope up and join together to make long chains called addition polymers

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what is condensation polymerisation

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usually involves two different types of monomer

each monomer has at least two different functional groups, each functional group reacts with a group on another monomer to form a link, creating polymer chains

each time a link is formed a small molecule (usually water) is lost

polyesters and polyamides

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