Polymers Flashcards
1
Q
how are polymers made
A
Polymers are formed by joining together many small molecules called monomers. this can be done using additional polymerization.
2
Q
give examples of things made of polymers
A
rubber,,PVC plastic,nylon
3
Q
what is a polymer
A
a substance made up of very long molecules containing repeated groups of atoms
4
Q
what is a monomer
A
a small molecule that can join with other molecules like itself to form a polymer
5
Q
what are some properties of polymers
A
strong, flexible, unreactive, insulators of heat and electricity
