Plastics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the reactions called combining 2 alkenes
A
Addition polymerisation
2
Q
Ethene + ethene ->
A
(Poly)ethene
3
Q
What is the chemical name plastic
A
Polymer
4
Q
What is the definition of a monomer
A
Small molecules that join together to produce a large molecule
5
Q
What is the definition of a polymer
A
Large molecule formed by the joint of many small molecules
6
Q
Name 3 commonly used polymers
A
Poly(ethene) - used in water bottles
Poly(phenylethene) - its thermostatic used to make vending cups
Poly(choloroethene) - used to make window frames, record, wallpaper
7
Q
What reaction is alkene + water
A
Hydration
8
Q
What reaction is alkene + hydrogen
A
Hydrogenation
9
Q
What is the reaction of alkene + halogen
A
Halogénation