Polymerisation Flashcards
1
Q
What is polymerisation?
A
It is an important chemical process in which small hydrocarbon molecules (monomers) are joined together to make very long molecules (polymers).
2
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Give an example.
A
For example, the polymer poly(ethene), often called polythene, is made from ethene monomers
3
Q
What happen must be the same during a chemical reaction?
A
During a chemical reaction, the number of atoms of each elements in the products must be the same as in the reactants
