Plastics Flashcards

1
Q

What is the reactions called combining 2 alkenes

A

Addition polymerisation

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2
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Ethene + ethene ->

A

(Poly)ethene

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3
Q

What is the chemical name plastic

A

Polymer

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4
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What is the definition of a monomer

A

Small molecules that join together to produce a large molecule

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5
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What is the definition of a polymer

A

Large molecule formed by the joint of many small molecules

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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

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7
Q

What reaction is alkene + water

A

Hydration

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8
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What reaction is alkene + hydrogen

A

Hydrogenation

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9
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What is the reaction of alkene + halogen

A

Halogénation

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