Polymers Flashcards
Polymer
a compound composed of many repeating units
a compound composed of many repeating units
Polymer
Monomer
the repeating secments that make up oplymers
the repeating secments that make up oplymers
Monomer
Neoprene
a polymer that is realy resistant to microbes
a polymer that is realy resistant to microbes
Neoprene
elastomers
rubbery/streachy polymers
rubbery/streachy polymers
elastomers
plastics
polymers with a ridged structure
polymers with a ridged structure
Plastics
Fibers
Polymers that form ong strands
Polymers that form ong strands
fibres
Condesnation reactions
reactins in which polymers are formed from monomers and aditional products (Such as water) are released
reactins in which polymers are formed from monomers and aditional products (Such as water) are released
Condesnation reactions
condensation polymers
polymers formed by condensation reactions
polymers formed by condensation reactions
Condensation polymers
Thermoplastics
Plastic that can be melted and formed into a new shape meaning they are easier to recycle, includes Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Poly (Methyl Methacrylate), Teflon
Plastic that can be melted and formed into a new shape meanin git’s easier to recycle, includes Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Poly (Methyl Methacrylate), Teflon
Thermoplastics
Thermoset plastics
Plastics that do not change shape when heatee
Plastics that do not change shape when heated
Thermoset Plastics
addition reaction
the formation of a polymer without loosing any chemicals
the formation of a polymer without loosing any chemicals
addition reaction
addition Polymers
Polymers formed by addition reactions
Polymers formed by addition reactions
Addition Polymers
Step Growth
forming a polymer by adding one gour at a time, usualy through a series of repeated chemical reactions.
forming a polymer by adding one gour at a time, usualy through a series of repeated chemical reactions.
Step Growth
Chain growth
The automatic growth of monomers into polymers under the right conditions
The automatic growth of monomers into polymers under the right conditions
Chain growth
Cain growth initiation
One reaction activates a monomer, usually creating a radical
One reaction activates a monomer, usually creating a radical
chain Growth Initiation